Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Tuscaloosa, AL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

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 1 year of recent Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• 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)
  • 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.