Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Tuscaloosa, AL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Evenings

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN for a 13-week travel assignment at a Level III Trauma Center in Tuscaloosa, AL, requiring 2 years of experience and active AL or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Works in a 54-bed Emergency Department designated as a Level III Trauma Center and Level II Stroke Center
• ED treats more than 60,000 patients per year and is staffed 24/7 by physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and support staff
• Patient population spans all age groups, including critical/trauma cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio ranges from 1:1 for critical/trauma patients to 1:3-4 for all others
• Shift hours are 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM (mids)
• Scheduled for every other weekend
• Holiday coverage required as assigned
• Floating to other units and hospitals is required
• EMR: Meditech (experience not required)

Requirements

• Active AL state or compact RN license required — no temporary or pending licenses accepted
• No hits (past or current) on license allowed
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, with at least 1 year of recent experience in emergency nursing
• Required certifications: AHA or Red Cross BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Required certifications: NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and TNCC
• Associate degree in nursing (ADN) or higher required
• Active license must be provided for consideration — no pending or temporary licenses accepted
• Two professional references from within the last year required
• Current driver's license required
• NURSYS license verification required

Additional Information

• Local candidates are accepted at the same rates with no radius restrictions
• All ED RNs are required to complete an on-site skills/competency test in addition to an online pre-test prior to starting
• A Cardiac Exam will be administered as part of the testing process
• Virtual orientation includes competency-based modules — no pre-start HealthStream modules required
• Timekeeping is conducted via Centricity
• SECURE on-site certification is required
• Solid navy scrubs are required