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Pulmonary Telemetry Registered Nurse
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
DCH Regional Medical Center

$2,010-2,517/week
Posted 10 days ago
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Travel RN Opportunity – Pulmonary Telemetry Unit

Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) – Pulmonary Telemetry


Job Details

  • Employment Type: Travel
  • Unit: Pulmonary Telemetry (36-bed telemetry unit)
  • Patient Ratio: 1:6
  • Schedule: 36 or 48 hours per week, every other weekend, holidays as required
  • Float Requirement: Must be willing to float to other units and hospitals
  • Clinical Setting: Patient-facing, clinical role
  • EMR System: Meditech
  • Dress Code: Solid navy scrubs
  • Parking: Available

Unit Description

  • Focus on diagnosing and treating patients with respiratory disorders
  • Collaborative work environment with respiratory therapy, physical therapy, care management, and pharmacy
  • Requires expertise in respiratory skills and a foundation in general medicine

Requirements

  • Education: Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Licenses: Registered Nurse license in Alabama or Compact license (no temporary licenses accepted)
  • Certifications: AHA BLS or Red Cross CPR certification
  • Experience:
    • Minimum 2 years nursing experience preferred
    • Will consider 18 months experience under highest professional license
    • At least 1 year experience in pulmonary specialty

Contract Length

  • Approximately 13 weeks (3 months)

This position offers a clinical travel nursing opportunity in a specialized pulmonary telemetry unit with a supportive interdisciplinary team and a focus on high-quality respiratory care.

Facility

DCH Regional Medical Center

3.2rating(63 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with DCH Regional Medical Center

4.0rating

Pros

Traveler friendly, lots of extra helping hands, they work with your schedule try to accommodate

Cons

Ratio was not great, cost of living

Jaklyn R
Jaklyn R
Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)
Mar '21 - May '21
Review of DCH Regional Medical Center on Nov 5, 2025
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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 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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