Travel Med Surg Telemetry RN Heart Failure & Stroke Unit

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry

Discipline: RN

Start Date: 01/05/2026

Duration: 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours

Employment Type: Travel

Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) Job – Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel assignment as a Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Join a leading healthcare team in a 42-bed Heart Failure / Stroke Unit, providing expert care for patients with complex neuro-cardiac conditions. Tuscaloosa offers a vibrant community, rich history, and scenic riverfront parks—making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking Alabama nursing jobs.

Med/Surg Tele RN Job Details

Location: Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (Alabama healthcare jobs)

Unit: Heart Failure / Stroke Unit (Medical Surgical Telemetry)

Assignment Type: Travel RN contract

Start Date: December 8, 2025

End Date: March 8, 2026

Duration: 13-week nursing contract

Shifts: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Hours per Week: 36 (option for 48 hours per week available)

Guaranteed Hours: 36

Open Positions: 6 travel RN jobs

Dress Code: Solid Navy Scrubs

Parking: Onsite parking available

EMR: Meditech electronic medical records

Estimated Weekly Salary: $1720 - $1840

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) required

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alabama or Compact State (no temporary licenses)

Current BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross

Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience preferred; will consider RNs with at least 18 months, including 1 year in Med/Surg Telemetry

Willingness to float to other units and hospitals as needed

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care to patients with neurological and cardiac conditions, including congestive heart failure and acute stroke

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team of cardiologists, neurologists, and fellow nurses

Manage a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio in a fast-paced hospital environment

Float to other medical-surgical or telemetry units and hospitals as required

Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and dress code standards

Accurately document patient care using Meditech EMR

Work every other weekend and holidays as required by the healthcare facility

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us: 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #431261. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg Tele

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