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

$1,912-2,010/week
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Travel RN Opportunity - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Position Details

  • Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) – General Surgical Unit (MS/Tele General Surgery)
  • Employment Type: Travel
  • Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
  • Unit Description:
    • 32-bed General Surgical Unit specializing in postoperative care
    • Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6
    • Focus on pain management, mobility, bedside procedures, and individualized patient care
    • Collaboration with family practice physicians, hospitalists, and surgeons
  • Work Schedule:
    • 36 or 48 hours per week
    • Every other weekend required
    • Holidays as required
  • Floating: Must be willing to float to other units and hospitals

Requirements

  • Education: Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Licenses:
    • Registered Nurse license in Alabama or compact license (No temporary licenses accepted)
    • NURSYS verification required
  • Certifications: AHA BLS or Red Cross certification
  • Experience:
    • Minimum 2 years nursing experience overall
    • At least 1 year experience in the specialty (General Surgical Unit)
    • Will consider 18 months of experience working under the highest level of professional license
  • Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Additional Information

  • Patient Facing: Yes
  • Remote Position: No
  • Clinical or Non-Clinical: Clinical
  • EMR System: Meditech
  • Dress Code: Solid Navy scrubs
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Parking: Available

Facility

DCH Regional Medical Center

3.2rating(65 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
Vonda D
Med Surg (RN)
Oct '25
Review of DCH Regional Medical Center on Jan 7, 2026
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DCH Regional Medical Center
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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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