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Med Surg Telemetry RN
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
DCH Regional Medical Center

$1,712-2,739/week

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Registered Nurse - Med Surg Telemetry

Location

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Employment Type

Travel assignment

Contract Length

13 weeks

Unit Description

Heart Failure / Stroke Unit, 42-bed unit
Focus on patients with neurological and cardiac conditions (e.g., congestive heart failure, acute stroke)
Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6
Work alongside cardiologists and neurologists
Manage complex neuro-cardiac conditions with precision and compassion

Work Schedule

Holidays as required
Every other weekend
36 or 48 hours per week
Must be willing to float to other units and hospitals

Required Qualifications

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Licensure

Valid Registered Nurse license in Alabama

Certifications

BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
ACLS issued by American Heart Association
NIH Stroke Scale certification

Experience

Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience within the last year

Additional Information

Position is patient-facing
Not a remote position
Clinical role
EMR system: Meditech
Dress code: Solid navy scrubs
Parking available

Facility

DCH Regional Medical Center

3.1rating(71 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with DCH Regional Medical Center

4.0rating

Anonymous

Med Surg (RN)

Review of DCH Regional Medical Center on Apr 20, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
621 beds

ADDRESS809 University Boulevard EastTuscaloosa, AL 35401

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About Tuscaloosa, AL

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry 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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