RN Med Surg Telemetry
Tuscaloosa, AL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,066/weekOverview
- Start Date04/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel Med/Surg Tele RN in Tuscaloosa, AL — 13-week pulmonary telemetry contract caring for patients with respiratory disorders. Join our travel nursing team and advance your telemetry nursing career in Alabama.
Job Details
- Location: Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 — Tuscaloosa healthcare jobs / Alabama nursing jobs
- Setting: Pulmonary Unit (36-bed telemetry) — Telemetry RN / Pulmonary nurse role
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 13, 2026 – July 12, 2026)
- Shift: 12 Hour Nights (19:00–07:00)
- Hours per Week: 36 (option for 48 hours/week) — Guaranteed 36 hours
- Patient Ratio: 1:6
- Dress Code: Solid Navy Scrubs
- Parking: Available
- EMR: Meditech
- Estimated Weekly Salary: $1,840–$1,940
Job Requirements
- Associate degree in nursing required
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alabama or Compact RN license (no temporary licenses accepted)
- AHA BLS or Red Cross certification required
- Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience (18 months total RN experience considered)
- Willingness to float to other units and hospitals as needed — flexibility valued for travel RNs
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality Med/Surg and telemetry nursing care for patients with respiratory disorders and lung disease
- Monitor cardiac and respiratory status using telemetry and intervene promptly for changes in condition
- Collaborate closely with respiratory therapy, physical therapy, care management, and pharmacy to coordinate pulmonary care
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Meditech EMR
- Work every other weekend and required holidays as scheduled
- Float to other units and hospitals as staffing needs require
Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity
- Gain focused pulmonary and telemetry nursing experience in a 36-bed unit
- Work in Tuscaloosa, AL — a vibrant community with a welcoming riverfront and active downtown
- Perfect for experienced Telemetry RNs, Med/Surg nurses, and travel nurses seeking short-term contracts
Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Submit your resume or contact our recruiter to learn more about this Pulmonary Unit travel nursing job and next steps.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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Pros
Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!
Cons
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About Tuscaloosa, AL
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Tuscaloosa, AL here's what you should know:- 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.
- Summer average high: 91°F, average low: 70°F.
- Winter average high: 56°F, average low: 34°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Tuscaloosa.
- Tuscaloosa is car-friendly, with public transportation options also available.
- 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.
- 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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