Emergency Department RN
Tuscaloosa, AL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,890/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a high-acuity Emergency Department in Tuscaloosa, AL as a Travel Registered Nurse and make an impact in a fast-paced trauma and stroke center.
Bring your emergency nursing expertise to a high-acuity, fast-paced environment where every shift makes a difference. This 13-week travel RN opportunity in Tuscaloosa offers the chance to work in a respected emergency department serving patients across all age groups, with the support of a highly trained multidisciplinary team. You’ll join a dynamic clinical setting that values critical thinking, teamwork, and compassionate care. Tuscaloosa offers a welcoming setting for your next travel assignment.
Job Details
- Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
- Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Hours Per Week: 36 guaranteed
- Shift Pattern: Every other weekend; holidays as required
- Float Requirement: Must be willing to float to other units and hospitals
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,680-$1,770
- Setting: Emergency Department in a high-acuity trauma and stroke center
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in Alabama or a compact license
- No temporary licenses accepted
- Minimum 18 months to 2 years of recent Emergency Department RN experience
- Associate degree in Nursing required
- Current AHA ACLS certification
- Current AHA BLS certification
- Current AHA PALS certification
- NIHSS certification or Red Cross equivalent
- Current TNCC certification
- NURSYS verification required
- Must be comfortable working in a patient-facing, clinical environment
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled, compassionate care to emergency patients of all ages
- Assess, triage, and prioritize patients in a fast-paced emergency department setting
- Deliver high-quality care to critical, trauma, and general emergency patients
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and support staff
- Maintain strong clinical judgment while working in a high-volume ED environment
- Support safe patient flow and efficient throughput in a busy emergency department
- Float to other units or hospitals as needed based on operational demands
- Follow facility policies, safety standards, and documentation requirements
Why Apply for This Travel Nursing Job?
- Competitive weekly pay for experienced Emergency Department nurses
- Opportunity to gain experience in a trauma and stroke center
- Supportive team environment in a respected healthcare setting
- Travel RN assignment in a desirable Alabama location
Apply now to join this Emergency Department travel nursing opportunity in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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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About Tuscaloosa, AL
As a Travel Emergency Department 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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