Emergency Department RN
Tuscaloosa, AL
Wayward Medical
4x12 hrs, Days
Relocation Bonus
$2,507/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
- Retention bonus
- Weekly pay
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Relocation bonus
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Discount program
Description
There are a lot of travel nursing agencies.
Most of them can submit you to a job.
The difference is what happens after you click apply.
At Wayward Medical Staffing, you get one point of contact, straight answers, permission before submission, and real check ins that are not just disguised extension calls.
We do the boring stuff well.
We answer fast.
We tell the truth.
We get your permission before putting your name in front of a facility.
And when something gets weird on assignment, we pick up the phone.
We’re not a billion-dollar staffing machine with five departments and four handoffs before someone learns your name.
We’re a Mom and Pop shop who puts relationships first. We’re built for travelers who want to be treated like humans, not chart numbers.
That means we stay with you through the full assignment, help you navigate the messy parts, and start thinking about your next contract before this one ends.
Our rule is simple:
No one gets burned.
If you want an agency that communicates clearly, follows through, and actually sticks around after you start, apply with Wayward.
We’ll walk you through the details and help you decide if this assignment is the right fit.
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Travel)
Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Overview
- Work primarily in the Emergency Department (ED) of a Level III Trauma Center and Level II Stroke Center.
- ED treats over 60,000 patients annually with nurse-to-patient ratios ranging from 1:1 (critical/trauma) to 1:3-4 (other patients).
- Must be willing to float to other units and hospitals as needed.
- Schedule includes every other weekend and holidays as required.
- Accepting 36 or 48 hours per week (typically 36 guaranteed hours).
- Patient-facing clinical role.
- Facility uses Meditech EMR.
- Dress code: Solid navy scrubs.
- Parking available.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.
Licenses & Certifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Alabama.
- Certifications:
- AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
- AHA PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
Employer
Wayward Medical
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
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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