Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Tuscaloosa, AL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

This position is primarily on a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit within a multi-specialty setting. The nurse must be willing to float to other units and hospitals as needed. The unit offers 36 hours per week with holiday shifts as required and every other weekend coverage.

The unit specializes in medical and surgical care, including patients requiring dialysis, telemetry monitoring, orthopedic procedures (fractures, shoulders, backs), and general surgery (appendectomy, hernia repair, cholecystectomy, colon resection). The nurse/patient ratio is approximately 1:6, supported by a team leader.

The focus is on patient-centered care, pain management, mobility, and prevention of complications in a safe and supportive environment.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alabama
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) or Red Cross certification

Additional Information

• This is a patient-facing clinical role
• Electronic Medical Record system used: Meditech
• Dress code: Solid navy scrubs
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Must be willing to float to other units and hospitals
• Parking available

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.