Travel Contract

Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Tuscaloosa, AL
Wayward Medical
3x12 hrs, Days
Relocation Bonus

$1,903/week
Posted 4 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date07/20/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,903/week

Benefits

  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Retention bonus
  • Weekly pay
  • Dental benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Relocation bonus
  • Medical benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Holiday Pay
  • Discount program

Description


Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Travel)

Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks


Job Overview

  • Provide nursing care in a 54-bed Emergency Department designated as a Level III Trauma Center and Level II Stroke Center.
  • ED treats over 60,000 patients annually, serving all age groups.
  • Work alongside physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and support staff in a 24/7 staffed environment.
  • Nurse-to-patient ratio ranges from 1:1 for critical/trauma patients to 1:3-4 for other patients.
  • Must be willing to float to other units and hospitals as needed.
  • Work schedule includes 36 or 48 hours per week, holidays as required, and every other weekend.
  • This is a patient-facing, clinical position.
  • Facility uses Meditech EMR.
  • Dress code: Solid navy scrubs.
  • Parking is available.

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Alabama
  • Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Experience in an Acute Care setting with trauma experience
  • Certifications:
    • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association
    • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
    • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Additional Information

  • Timesheet approver roles assigned (primary and backup).
  • Not a remote position.
  • Must be willing to float to other units/hospitals.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity emergency setting with a well-established team and comprehensive emergency services.

Employer

Wayward Medical

About

Wayward Sounds...

Like a Travel Nursing Agency that zigged while everyone else zagged.

Most agencies fight over the same giant hospitals.

We chose the places where travelers are remembered, not rotated through.

Critical Access Hospitals are where nurses get autonomy, community, and stories worth telling.

Less factory-line healthcare. More human healthcare. That’s the road we chose.

Built for travelers who want:

  • Rural adventure 
  • A Recruiter who actually picks up the phone
  • A career that feels meaningful
Response timewithin an hour
Travel jobs$489–5,636/week
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About Tuscaloosa, AL

As a Travel Emergency Department 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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