Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Tuscaloosa, AL
Binding Minds
3x12 hrs, Evenings, Nights

$2,100/week

Posted Today

Overview

Start Date08/03/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftEvenings, Nights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

6% higher than average Registered Nurse / Emergency Department Nurse pay in Alabama

Estimated total pay

$2,100/week

Estimated taxable pay
$854/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,246/week

Description

Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department (ED)
Facility: DCH Regional Medical Center
Department: Emergency Department (ED)

Schedule & Work Requirements

Flexible scheduling: 36 or 48 hours per week accepted

Shift expectation: Rotating 12-hour shifts (ED coverage 24/7)

Every other weekend required

Holidays required as scheduled

Must be willing to float to other units and hospitals within the system

Bed Count: 54 ED beds

Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center

Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

Critical/Trauma: 1:1

Standard ED Patients: 1:3–1:4

Required Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher

Required Certifications & Licensure

(All certifications must be through AHA unless otherwise specified)

BLS (Basic Life Support)

ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)

TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
Active Registered Nurse license for the State of Alabama OR Compact RN License

Required Experience

Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience, OR

Minimum 18 months experience in ED with demonstrated competency under a professional RN license AND

Must have 2 years of recent experience in specialty area

Benefits provided: Medical Insurance Referral Bonus: $500

Employer

Binding Minds

About

Binding Minds: Healthcare Staffing firm where your talent is valued, and your career has a true partner. Binding Minds Healthcare is a certified disability-owned healthcare staffing firm built on trust, transparency, and respect. We deeply value the dedication it takes to serve as a healthcare professional, and we believe you deserve a staffing partner who supports you with the same level of commitment. Our recruitment team connects healthcare specialists to Travel, Local, Temp, and PRN opportunities nationwide through a candidate-first approach. We focus on accurate submissions, open communication, and a seamless onboarding process, ensuring our candidates receive a transparent, efficient, and rewarding experience from start to finish.

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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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