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

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel – Tuscaloosa, AL

Med/Surg Telemetry RN (Travel Nurse) – 13-week night assignment in Tuscaloosa, AL. Meditech EMR | Weekly pay $1,840–$1,940. Apply now to this Alabama travel nursing job!

Overview

Join a busy Trauma Surgical Unit in vibrant Tuscaloosa, Alabama (35401). This travel nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) who thrives in Med/Surg Telemetry, trauma, and post?op care. Work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care in a lively college town with Southern hospitality and Riverfront recreation.

Job Details

• Location: Tuscaloosa, AL (35401) — Alabama nursing jobs, travel nurse position
• Assignment Type: Travel (Travel Nurse / Travel RN)
• Setting: Trauma Surgical Unit (Med/Surg Telemetry)
• Start Date: May 26, 2026
• End Date: August 23, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM–7:00 AM), every other weekend and holidays as required (night shift nurse)
• Hours per Week: 36 (option for up to 48)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,840 – $1,940 (competitive travel nurse pay)
• EMR: Meditech
• Scrub Color: Solid Navy
• Parking: Available on site

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alabama or Compact State (no temporary licenses accepted)
• Associate Degree in Nursing (minimum); BSN preferred
• Current BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross)
• Minimum 1 year recent experience in Med/Surg Telemetry or Trauma Surgical Unit; 18+ months total RN experience preferred
• Experience with cardiac/telemetry monitoring, post-operative care, and trauma patient management
• Willingness to float to other units/hospitals as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to trauma, surgical, orthopedic, and urology patients
• Perform continuous cardiac/telemetry monitoring and respond to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications, IV therapy, wound care, and post-op management following facility protocols
• Collaborate with physicians, hospitalists, surgical teams, and interdisciplinary staff to create individualized care plans
• Document care and clinical assessments accurately using the Meditech EMR system
• Float to other units or facilities as required and support unit staffing needs
• Work scheduled nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Why Apply

This Tuscaloosa travel nurse position offers hands-on experience in a high-acuity Trauma Surgical Unit and the chance to work with an experienced clinical team. Enjoy living in a dynamic college town with cultural attractions, dining, and outdoor activities along the Black Warrior River.

Ready to join our healthcare team? Apply now with your resume, active RN license, BLS, and recent clinical references. Questions? Contact our recruiter for more details about this travel nursing job 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.