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

Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse - Cardiac Unit in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Travel RN opportunity in Tuscaloosa, AL: bring your cardiac and telemetry nursing experience to a dynamic Med/Surg Telemetry unit and make an impact every shift in this rewarding Alabama healthcare job.

Bring your cardiac and telemetry expertise to a dynamic Med/Surg Telemetry unit in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity offers the chance to support a dedicated care team in a well-established 42-bed cardiac medical unit, where you’ll care for a diverse patient population and make a meaningful impact every shift. Tuscaloosa offers a welcoming community, a vibrant college-town atmosphere, scenic riverfront spaces, and plenty of local dining and entertainment to enjoy when you’re off the clock.

Job Details

• Setting: Med/Surg Telemetry / Cardiac Medical Unit
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Duration: 16 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,840 - $1,940
• Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Patient Facing: Yes
• Floating: May be required to float to other units and hospitals
• Schedule Notes: Every other weekend and holidays as required
• Dress Code: Solid navy scrubs

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Alabama or a compact RN license
• Associate degree in nursing required
• AHA BLS or Red Cross certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience preferred; will consider 18 months with strong professional experience and at least 1 year of recent specialty experience
• Recent Med/Surg Telemetry, cardiac nursing, or telemetry nursing experience strongly preferred
• Must have NURSYS verification and no temporary licenses accepted
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment and adapt to floating as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to primarily cardiac telemetry patients on a Med/Surg Tele unit
• Monitor and respond to patients experiencing chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, and cardiac arrhythmias
• Care for medical-surgical patients with conditions such as pneumonia, COPD, diabetes, GI issues, and occasional stroke
• Support surgical patients as needed within the unit
• Collaborate with nursing and ancillary staff to promote patient-centered care and positive outcomes
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in Meditech
• Adapt to a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio while delivering safe, effective care
• Float to other units or hospitals when assigned

Ready for your next travel nursing assignment? Apply now to join this Med/Surg Telemetry RN job in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and bring your cardiac care expertise to a supportive healthcare team.

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.