RN - Med Surg

Gadsden, Alabama

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This is a 13-week Travel RN-Med Surg assignment with Night shifts available. This role comes through Avani Healthcare, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.

Posted Oct 7

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour shifts · Night shifts (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM) Nurses will work 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with 36 hours per week, equivalent to three shifts.36 hours a week
Unit and setting: Med Surg RN - Med Surg
License: RN license Active AL or Compact State RN license required.Active AL or Compact State RN license
Term: 13 weeks · Travel

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License: Active AL or Compact State RN license Active AL or Compact State RN license required. Check your license
Certification: BLS certification from the American Heart Association BLS certifications from the American Heart Association required.
Experience: Minimum of one year of RN Med Surg experience Minimum of One year of RN Med Surg experience required.
Experience: RN Med Surg experience
Also asks: Night shift availability Night shift availability required.
Also asks: Must live more than 50 miles from the facility

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What it pays

Against similar roles: Pays above most Alabama travel rolesAlabama travel postings that state pay run $1,080/week to $2,360/week, the middle half $1,200/week to $1,980/week, across 60 postings.
Also stated: $21/hr
Overtime pay: $64/hr
Travel package: $791/wk housing · $476/wk meals
Extra pay: Overtime Rate: $63.77 Overtime Rate: $63.77

Benefits

BenefitsWeekly Stipend: $1,267.00Weekly Stipend: $1,267.00
BenefitsWeekly Lodging Allowance: $791.00Weekly Lodging Allowance: $791.00
BenefitsWeekly Meals and Incidentals Allowance: $476.00Weekly Meals and Incidentals Allowance: $476.00

The role and schedule

Hours stated: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Details: Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility (locals not allowed)

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Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Job Location: Gadsden, AL Job Type: Travel Nursing Assignment

Assignment Details

This is a 13-week Travel RN-Med Surg assignment with Night shifts available. Nurses will work 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with 36 hours per week, equivalent to three shifts.

Compensation

Hourly Pay: $55.77
Taxable Hourly Rate: $21.16
Non-Taxable Hourly Rate: $34.61
Overtime Rate: $63.77
Weekly Gross Pay: $2,008.00
Weekly Taxable Pay: $741.00
Weekly Stipend: $1,267.00
Weekly Lodging Allowance: $791.00
Weekly Meals and Incidentals Allowance: $476.00

Position

Requirements

Active AL or Compact State RN license required.

BLS certifications from the American Heart Association required.

Minimum of One year of RN Med Surg experience required.

Night shift availability required.

Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility. Locals are not allowed.

Additional Information

This opportunity is suitable for qualified Registered Nurses seeking a travel Med Surg assignment in Gadsden, AL. Applicants should meet all licensing, certification, experience, and distance requirements before submission. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Sandeep at Avani Healthcare Staffing for additional details and assistance with the application process.

Contact Information

Welcome to Avani Healthcare Staffing...where YOU matter! You work hard, and you deserve an exceptional travel healthcare experience. Avani Healthcare Staffing makes it happen! We are a Joint Commission Certified agency who knows you are more than a healthcare worker.... YOU are person. That's what makes us different from other healthcare stafing companies; we focus on you. We make it our mission to keep the process simple and to put the right people in the right places at the right time. With years of experience in healthcare staffing, we're ready to find the perfect assignment and destination for you.

What's around it?

In Gadsden, AL

Gadsden, ALFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 14% below the US average

Median rent: $808/mo
Household income: $40,345/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Gadsden, AL

NeighborhoodsWithin the city limits, local recommendations frequently highlight Oakleigh Estates and East Gadsden as established and desirable residential pockets. Outside the immediate urban core, some healthcare professionals working in the broader regional corridor opt to commute from communities like Trussville toward Birmingham. The town maintains a quietly residential, car-oriented fabric where errands and hospital shifts require driving.

Within the city limits, local recommendations frequently highlight Oakleigh Estates and East Gadsden as established and desirable residential pockets. Outside the immediate urban core, some healthcare professionals working in the broader regional corridor opt to commute from communities like Trussville toward Birmingham.

The town maintains a quietly residential, car-oriented fabric where errands and hospital shifts require driving.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: areavibes.com

Getting around

Commutes within Gadsden are exceptionally brief, with average drive times spanning between 14 and 18 minutes across town. Public transit is extremely limited, so personal vehicle travel is mandatory for medical shift work.

The city sits along regional highway routes that provide straightforward regional connectivity south toward Birmingham and east toward Atlanta.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: livability.com Source 3: areavibes.com Source 4: facebook.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is a defining asset anchored by Noccalula Falls Park, featuring a 90-foot waterfall, hiking paths, mountain biking routes, and rainbow trout fly-fishing in Black Creek. Water sports and boat launches line the Coosa River at Riverwalk Park and Coosa Landing, while paddleboarding and indoor climbing thrive at GadRock Microgym. For bouldering and extended trail days, climbers and hikers frequent Cherokee Rock Village, Hospital Boulders, and the sandstone formations atop Chandler Mountain at Horse Pens 40.

Outdoor recreation is a defining asset anchored by Noccalula Falls Park, featuring a 90-foot waterfall, hiking paths, mountain biking routes, and rainbow trout fly-fishing in Black Creek. Water sports and boat launches line the Coosa River at Riverwalk Park and Coosa Landing, while paddleboarding and indoor climbing thrive at GadRock Microgym.

For bouldering and extended trail days, climbers and hikers frequent Cherokee Rock Village, Hospital Boulders, and the sandstone formations atop Chandler Mountain at Horse Pens 40.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: greatergadsden.com Source 2: northalabama.org

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Living in Gadsden

Set against the rugged backdrop of Lookout Mountain and the Coosa River, Gadsden, Alabama, is an appealing destination for nurses seeking a laid-back Southern pace paired with premier outdoor access. The city's crown jewel is Noccalula Falls Park, where healthcare workers can decompress with Black Creek fly-fishing, mountain biking, or hiking along the gorge, while world-class bouldering waits nearby at Hospital Boulders and Cherokee Rock Village. In town, Broad Street anchors cultural life through the Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts, complemented by local dining staples like The Rail Public House and Blackstone Pub & Eatery. Commutes to local medical facilities are virtually stress-free, averaging under 20 minutes across town. However, moving here involves clear tradeoffs: public transit is nonexistent, nightlife options are sparse, and some neighborhoods reflect post-industrial economic strain and infrastructure concerns. For clinicians who prioritize outdoor recreation, quiet neighborhoods like Oakleigh Estates, and a small-town atmosphere with straightforward highway access to Birmingham, Gadsden provides an easy, restorative rhythm.

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As of 2026Source 1: greatergadsden.com Source 2: northalabama.org Source 3: yelp.com Source 4: realestate.usnews.com

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Gadsden, ALFrom Census ACS 2024.