Travel Contract

RN Med Surg Telemetry
Tuscaloosa, AL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$2,066/week

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,066/week

Description

Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Tuscaloosa, AL (13-week Travel Assignment)

Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN – Tuscaloosa, AL. 13-week travel nursing opportunity in a 42-bed Heart Failure/Stroke Unit caring for cardiac and stroke patients.

Join a dedicated healthcare team in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as a Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN). This travel nurse assignment offers a chance to provide specialized cardiac and stroke care in a 42-bed Heart Failure / Stroke Unit, working closely with cardiologists and neurologists to deliver best-practice, compassionate acute care.

Job Details

  • Location: Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 — Alabama nursing jobs / Tuscaloosa healthcare opportunities
  • Assignment Type: Travel Nurse (Travel Nursing)
  • Start Date: March 30, 2026
  • End Date: June 28, 2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shifts: 12-hour nights (19:00-07:00), every other weekend and holidays as required
  • Hours per Week: 36 (option for 48 hours per week available)
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36
  • Number of Positions: 2 Telemetry Nurses / Travel RNs
  • Dress Code: Solid Navy Scrubs
  • Parking: Available on-site
  • EMR: Meditech (experience preferred)
  • Estimated Weekly Salary: $1840-$1940/week

Job Requirements

  • Associate's degree in Nursing required; Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Active RN license in Alabama or Compact State (no temporary licenses accepted)
  • Current AHA or Red Cross BLS and ACLS certifications
  • NIH Stroke Scale certification required
  • Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (will consider 18 months with at least 1 year in Med/Surg Telemetry specialty)
  • Telemetry experience, cardiac nursing, and stroke care experience preferred
  • Experience with Meditech EMR preferred
  • Must be willing to float to other units and hospitals within the system as needed

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients with heart failure, acute stroke, and other neuro-cardiac conditions
  • Monitor and interpret telemetry data; act promptly on telemetry alarms and changes in patient status
  • Provide acute care nursing, including medication administration, treatments, and interventions per protocol
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including cardiologists and neurologists, to develop and implement individualized care plans
  • Document all patient care activities accurately and timely in Meditech EMR
  • Float to other units or hospitals within the system as required
  • Work every other weekend and holidays as scheduled; participate in unit-based initiatives to improve patient outcomes

Why Join Us: This is an excellent travel nursing job for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs seeking hands-on cardiac nursing and stroke unit experience in Tuscaloosa, AL. You will work in a supportive team environment with opportunities to collaborate with specialty providers and sharpen telemetry and acute care skills.

Apply now to be considered for this Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) position in Tuscaloosa, AL. Join our healthcare team today and advance your career in telemetry and cardiac nursing.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #463867. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg Tele

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GHR Healthcare

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About Tuscaloosa, AL

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Tuscaloosa, AL here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Tuscaloosa's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average high: 91°F, average low: 70°F.
  • Winter average high: 56°F, average low: 34°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Tuscaloosa.
Transportation
  • Tuscaloosa is car-friendly, with public transportation options also available.
Demographics
  • Tuscaloosa has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include obesity and related conditions.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Tuscaloosa offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, and sports activities.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and water activities near the Black Warrior River.
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