RN Med Surg Telemetry
Tuscaloosa, AL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,066/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN opportunity in Tuscaloosa, AL — 13-week contract, 12-hour night shifts. Join our clinical team and advance your Registered Nurse (RN) career in a vibrant college town.
Tuscaloosa is home to the University of Alabama and offers a welcoming community, riverfront, and rich cultural scene. This travel nursing job places you in a supportive hospital environment with opportunities to work across acute care areas.
Job Details
- Location: Tuscaloosa, AL — travel nursing job in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Estimated Weekly Salary: $1840-$1940
- Position: Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Nurse)
- Duration: 13 weeks (April 6, 2026 – July 5, 2026)
- Hours per Week: 36 (option for 48 hours per week)
- Shift: 12-hour Nights (19:00–07:00)
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
- Number of Openings: 10 Travel RN positions
- Parking: Available
- Scrub Colors: Solid Navy (facility dress code)
- EMR: Meditech (clinical documentation / telemetry charting)
Required Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Nursing required (ADN)
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alabama or multistate Compact RN license — No temporary licenses accepted
- RN must be listed in NURSYS
- AHA BLS (or Red Cross equivalent) required
- Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry (Med/Surg Tele) experience required; candidates with 18 months will be considered if at least 1 year is recent in the specialty
- Ability to float to all acute areas and to the Northport location (flexible travel RN)
- Availability to work every other weekend and holidays as required
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality patient care on Med/Surg Telemetry units, including cardiac telemetry monitoring and assessments
- Perform admissions, ongoing assessments, care coordination, and discharge planning as a Registered Nurse
- Document care accurately and timely using Meditech EMR (electronic medical record)
- Float between units and locations as needed; may include reassignment during shifts
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, therapists, case management) to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Adhere to facility policies, regulatory requirements, and professional nursing standards; maintain professional appearance (solid navy scrubs)
Why join us: This travel nursing assignment in Tuscaloosa, AL offers hands-on Med/Surg Telemetry experience, a supportive team environment, and the chance to explore a vibrant college town while advancing your nursing career.
Apply now for this Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN position in Tuscaloosa, Alabama — submit your CV and current licensure information to be considered. Join our healthcare team today!
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
7 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare
Pros
Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!
Cons
None
Recommends working with GHR Healthcare
3 nurses found this helpful
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.
Browse similar jobs
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
- Montgomery, AL
- LeaderStat
- 4x12 hrs
- Referral Bonus
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Montgomery, AL
- LeaderStat
- 4x12 hrs
- Referral Bonus
RN Med Surg Telemetry
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- HealthTrust Workforce Solution External
- 4x12 hrs, Nights