Travel Contract

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

$2,066/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start Date05/11/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,066/week

Description

Med/Surg Telemetry RN (Travel Nurse) – Tuscaloosa, AL

Med/Surg Telemetry RN (Travel Nurse) – Tuscaloosa, AL. 13-week travel contract in a Heart Failure/Stroke Unit with Meditech EMR and 12-hour day shifts. Join our travel nurse team delivering acute care to complex neuro-cardiac patients in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,840 – $1,940
  • Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Zip: 35401) — Alabama nursing jobs / Tuscaloosa healthcare jobs
  • Position Type: Travel Nurse – 13-week contract
  • Shift: 12 Hour Days (07:00 – 19:00)
  • Hours per Week: 36 or 48 (guaranteed; both options accepted)
  • Setting: Heart Failure / Stroke Unit (42 beds) — telemetry nursing job, acute care
  • Parking: Available
  • Dress Code: Solid Navy Scrubs
  • EMR: Meditech
  • Type: Travel Contract (Travel RN opportunity)

Job Requirements

  • Associate Degree in Nursing (required)
  • Registered Nurse license in Alabama or a Compact State (no temporary licenses accepted)
  • AHA BLS and ACLS certification (required)
  • NIH Stroke Certification or Red Cross equivalent (required)
  • Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (consideration for 18 months if all other requirements are met)
  • At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience (telemetry RN experience required)
  • Willingness to float to other units and hospitals as needed

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert, evidence-based care to patients with neurological and cardiac diagnoses, including congestive heart failure and acute stroke
  • Collaborate closely with cardiologists and neurologists to deliver best-practice telemetry and stroke care
  • Manage a typical 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio in a fast-paced acute care / telemetry setting
  • Float to other units and hospitals as required to support patient care
  • Work every other weekend and holidays as needed
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation using Meditech EMR
  • Adhere to facility protocols and dress code

This travel nurse opportunity is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs seeking travel RN assignments in Alabama. If you are a dedicated Telemetry RN with ACLS, BLS, and stroke certification, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join our healthcare team today and advance your telemetry nursing career in Tuscaloosa, AL. Submit your resume and licensure details to be considered for this travel RN position.

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 #476257. 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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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:
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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