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Registered Nurse (Med Surg Telemetry)
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
DCH Regional Medical Center

$1,712-2,676/week

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Registered Nurse - Med Surg Telemetry

Location

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Employment Type

Travel contract
Contract length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

42-bed Cardiac Medical Unit focusing on Cardiac Telemetry
Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
Patient population includes cardiac patients (chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, arrhythmias), medical patients (pneumonia, GI issues, COPD, diabetes, occasional stroke), and surgical patients
Nurses must be willing to float to other units and hospitals

Work Schedule

36 or 48 hours per week accepted (typically 36 hours guaranteed)
Every other weekend required
Holidays as required

Required Qualifications

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing

Licenses & Certifications

Valid Registered Nurse license in Alabama
BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Experience

Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Med Surg Telemetry

Additional Information

Position is patient-facing and clinical
Electronic Medical Record system: Meditech
Dress code: Solid navy scrub colors
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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