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Med Surg / Telemetry
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
DCH Regional Medical Center

$2,649-2,962/week

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Travel RN - Oncology Unit

Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology (MS/Tele Oncology)
Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

Work in a newly reopened 16-bed Oncology Unit specializing in chemotherapy administration.
Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5.
Multidisciplinary team includes oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, and support staff focused on compassionate, specialized cancer care.
Must be willing to float to other units/hospitals as needed.
Schedule: 4 shifts of 12 hours each (48 guaranteed hours). Some flexibility for 36 guaranteed hours on specific start dates.
Holidays required as needed.
Clinical interview required at time of submission.

Requirements

Education: Associate degree in nursing.
Licenses: Registered Nurse license for the State of Alabama or Compact license, with NURSYS verification.
Certifications: AHA or American Red Cross BLS certification.
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience overall (or 18 months under highest professional license).
- At least 1 year of experience in oncology nursing or related specialty.
Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required.

Additional Information

Patient-facing clinical role.
EMR system used: Meditech.
Parking available.
Contract length: 13 weeks.

Facility

DCH Regional Medical Center

3.1rating(68 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with DCH Regional Medical Center

4.0rating

Pros

Good pay.

Cons

7:1 pt. ratio routinely. Meditech software. You don't have 2 nurse sign off insulin or PCA pumps.

Vonda D

Med Surg (RN)

Oct '25

Review of DCH Regional Medical Center on Jan 7, 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 Medical Surgical 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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