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

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry | Heart Failure & Stroke Unit | Tuscaloosa, AL

Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-week assignment in Tuscaloosa, AL caring for heart failure & stroke patients. Join a dedicated team as a Telemetry nurse in a 42-bed Heart Failure/Stroke Unit providing care for complex neurological and cardiac conditions.

This travel nurse opportunity in Tuscaloosa, Alabama offers a supportive team environment, exposure to advanced cardiac and neuro care, and competitive weekly pay. Tuscaloosa is known for its friendly community, rich history, and riverfront parks—an excellent location for travel nursing and Alabama healthcare jobs.

Job Details

• Location: Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 — Tuscaloosa healthcare jobs / Alabama nursing jobs
• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry / Telemetry nurse
• Unit: Heart Failure & Stroke (Med/Surg Telemetry)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (19:00–07:00)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (option for 48 hours/week)
• Assignment Type: Travel nurse, 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,840 – $1,940 (competitive travel nurse pay)
• Start Date: May 26, 2026
• Parking: On-site
• Dress Code: Solid navy scrubs

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alabama or a Compact RN license (no temporary licenses accepted)
• Minimum 1 year recent experience in Med/Surg Telemetry, cardiac telemetry, stroke unit, or related specialty
• Associate Degree in Nursing required (ADN)
• Certifications: AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (or Red Cross equivalents)
• Experience with Meditech EMR preferred — familiarity with clinical documentation and telemetry monitoring systems
• Willingness to float to other units and hospitals as needed to support patient care
• Ability to work every other weekend and holidays as required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care to patients with heart failure, stroke, and other neuro-cardiac conditions
• Perform continuous telemetry monitoring, interpret cardiac rhythms, and escalate changes in patient status
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including cardiologists, neurologists, physicians, and advanced practice providers
• Assess, document, and communicate patient status, progress, and changes in condition using Meditech or approved EMR
• Administer medications and treatments per orders, following hospital policies and best practice standards
• Support unit staffing by floating to other units or facilities when required

Why apply: This travel RN role is ideal for experienced telemetry nurses seeking Med/Surg Telemetry experience, competitive weekly pay, and a chance to make an impact in a specialized Heart Failure & Stroke unit in Tuscaloosa, AL. Apply now to join our healthcare team and advance your travel nursing career.

Apply now — Join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your travel nurse career in Alabama.

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.