Travel Med Surg Telemetry RN - $1,930 per week

American Traveler 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: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position on a 42-bed respiratory unit, requiring an active AL or Compact RN license and at least 2 years of nursing experience.

Details

• Day shift position, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• 13-week travel contract
• Works on a 42-bed Medical Respiratory Unit (7 North) specializing in acute and chronic respiratory conditions
• Primary patient population includes those with pneumonia, shortness of breath, COPD, and other lung diseases; also cares for patients with GI issues, diabetes, and occasional stroke and surgical cases
• Standard nursing ratio is 1:6; an 8-bed respiratory step-down sub-unit within the floor carries a 1:4 ratio
• Patients benefit from daily interdisciplinary team rounds
• 36 or 48 hours per week available
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required
• Floating to other units and hospitals required
• EMR: Meditech (experience preferred but not required)
• Timekeeping system: Centricity

Requirements

• Active AL state or Compact RN license required — no pending or temporary licenses accepted
• No hits (past or current) on nursing license allowed
• Current NURSYS verification required
• BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross accepted)
• Associate degree in nursing (ADN) or higher required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required; candidates with 18 months may be considered if working at the highest level of their license
• At least 1 year of recent experience in Med/Surg Telemetry or respiratory nursing required
• Current driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references from within the last year required for consideration

Additional Information

• Local candidates are welcome to apply — no radius restrictions apply
• Virtual orientation will be provided; no HealthStream modules required prior to start date — competency-based modules are completed during orientation
• A Cardiac Exam will be required after offer acceptance
• Solid navy scrubs required
• Parking is available on-site

American Traveler Job ID #P-734409. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

About American Traveler