Med/Surg Tele | RN

Med/Surg Telemetry RN - Travel Nurse (Night Shift) — Tuscaloosa, AL (35401)

Med/Surg Telemetry RN (Travel Nurse) – Night Shift in Tuscaloosa, AL. 13-week contract caring for Heart Failure and Stroke patients; AHA BLS/ACLS required.

Join a dedicated team of highly skilled Registered Nurses in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as a Med/Surg Tele RN on a 13-week travel contract. Work in a 42-bed Heart Failure/Stroke Unit caring for complex neuro-cardiac patients. Tuscaloosa (zip code 35401) offers a welcoming community, riverfront recreation, and affordable living—perfect for travel nursing jobs in Alabama.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,840 – $1,940 (Competitive travel nursing pay)
• Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (35401) — Travel Nurse opportunity
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (19:00–07:00) — Night Shift RN / Telemetry RN
• Hours per Week: 36 (option for 48 hours per week)
• Start Date: May 26, 2026
• Unit: 42-bed Heart Failure / Stroke (Med/Surg Telemetry)
• EMR: Meditech
• Parking: Available
• Dress Code: Solid Navy Scrubs

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alabama or recognized Compact Nursing License (No temporary licenses accepted)
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (18 months considered if practicing under highest-level professional license)
• At least 1 year recent experience in Med/Surg Telemetry (Telemetry RN, Med/Surg RN experience required)
• Willingness to float to other units and hospitals as needed (flexible travel nurse assignments)

Preferred Certifications

• NIH Stroke Scale certification or Red Cross equivalent preferred
• Experience caring for heart failure, acute stroke, and other neuro-cardiac populations

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality care to Med/Surg Telemetry patients with cardiac and neurological diagnoses, including congestive heart failure and acute stroke
• Monitor and interpret telemetry, manage cardiac tele monitoring, and escalate changes in patient status appropriately
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including cardiologists and neurologists to deliver evidence-based, best-practice care
• Manage a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 in a fast-paced telemetry environment
• Document all patient care accurately and timely in Meditech EMR
• Float to other units or facilities as needed to support staffing and patient care needs
• Work every other weekend and holidays as required by unit schedule

This travel nurse role is an excellent opportunity for experienced Telemetry RNs and Med/Surg RNs who enjoy caring for complex cardiac and neuro patients while exploring travel nursing jobs in Alabama. Bring your clinical expertise and join a collaborative team focused on precision and compassion.

Apply now to be considered for this Med/Surg Tele RN travel contract in Tuscaloosa, AL. Join our healthcare team today!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.