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Renal Med-Surg Telemetry RN
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
DCH Regional Medical Center

$2,517/week
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Travel RN - MS/Tele Renal Unit

Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Specialty: Renal Nursing (MS/Tele Renal 4S)
Employment Type: Travel


Job Description

  • Work in a 36-bed Renal Unit caring for patients with kidney-related conditions, including acute and chronic kidney disease.
  • Patient care includes post-hemodialysis and ongoing peritoneal dialysis.
  • Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6.
  • Collaborate closely with community nephrologists, family practice providers, and hospitalists.
  • Support patients throughout their treatment journey, from diagnosis to ongoing care.
  • Must be willing to float to other units and hospitals as needed.
  • Work schedule: 36 or 48 hours per week, including every other weekend and holidays as required.

Requirements

  • Education: Associate Degree in Nursing.
  • Certifications: AHA BLS or Red Cross certification.
  • Licenses: Registered Nurse license for the State of Alabama or Compact license (temporary licenses not accepted).
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years nursing experience preferred; will consider 18 months if under highest professional license level, with at least 1 year in renal specialty.
  • Must be patient-facing and work onsite (not remote).

Additional Information

  • Clinical setting using Meditech EMR.
  • Dress code: Solid navy scrubs.
  • Guaranteed 36 hours per week.
  • Parking available.

Contract Length

  • 13 weeks (approximately 3 months).

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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