Emergency Department RN
Tuscaloosa, AL
American Consultants
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Emergency Department – Tuscaloosa, AL

Start Date: August 17, 2026

Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Schedule: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM, 12-hour shifts, every other weekend and holidays as required. 36 or 48 hours per week available. Block scheduling options may be available (Friday/Saturday/Sunday or Saturday/Sunday/Monday).

Highlights:

• 13-week assignment in a busy 54-bed Emergency Department at a state-designated Level III Trauma Center and Level II Stroke Center
• Serve a diverse patient population with over 60,000 annual ED visits across all age groups
• Competitive nurse-to-patient ratios ranging from 1:1 for critical/trauma patients to 1:3-4 for general emergency patients
• Work alongside a highly trained multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurse practitioners, and support staff
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week with overtime opportunities after 48 hours
• Flexible block scheduling options to support work-life balance

Requirements:

• Active Alabama or Compact RN license (temporary licenses not accepted)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience (18 months may be considered with at least 1 year in emergency specialty)
• Current certifications: AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC
• Must pass Dysrhythmia Basic exam during onboarding (2 attempts provided)
• Willingness to float to other units and locations as needed
• Proficiency with Meditech charting system preferred

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to advance your emergency nursing career in a high-acuity trauma and stroke center environment. You'll gain valuable experience treating a wide variety of emergency cases while enjoying flexible scheduling options and competitive compensation. Biweekly orientation and 16 hours of non-billable onboarding ensure you're fully prepared to succeed in this dynamic role.