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

$1,768-2,739/week

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Registered Nurse - Med Surg Telemetry

Location

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Employment Type

Travel contract
Contract length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

36-bed telemetry pulmonary unit focused on diagnosing and treating patients with respiratory disorders
Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6
Collaborative work environment with respiratory therapy, physical therapy, care management, and pharmacy departments
Requires foundation in general medicine and expertise in respiratory nursing skills
Must be willing to float to other units and hospitals

Schedule

36 hours per week (will accept 36 or 48 hours)
Every other weekend required
Holidays as required

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alabama
Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with at least 1 year of recent experience within the last year
Current AHA BLS or Red Cross certification

Additional Information

Patient-facing clinical role
On-site position (not remote)
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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