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Telemetry Med-Surg RN – Neuro-Cardiac (Stroke & Heart Failure)
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
DCH Regional Medical Center

$1,903-2,070/week
Posted 11 days ago
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Travel RN Opportunity - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Position Details

  • Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) – MS/Tele Stroke Unit (Heart Failure / Stroke Unit)
  • Employment Type: Travel
  • Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
  • Unit Description:
    • 42-bed unit focused on patients with neurological and cardiac conditions (e.g., congestive heart failure, acute stroke)
    • Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6
    • Team works closely with cardiologists and neurologists to provide specialized care for complex neuro-cardiac cases
  • Schedule:
    • Holidays as required
    • Every other weekend
    • 36 or 48 hours per week available
  • Float Requirement: Must be willing to float to other units and hospitals

Requirements

  • Education: Associate’s degree in nursing
  • Licenses:
    • Registered Nurse license in Alabama or Compact license (No temporary licenses accepted)
    • NURSYS verification required
  • Certifications:
    • AHA BLS
    • ACLS
    • NIH or Red Cross certification
  • Experience:
    • Minimum 2 years nursing experience
    • Will consider 18 months experience under highest professional license with at least 1 year in specialty field

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

Contract Length

  • 13 weeks

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 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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