Cross Country Nurses 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: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The healthcare professional position is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with a focus on Medical Surgical with Telemetry. This role involves working in a patient-facing clinical environment within a healthcare facility. The position offers opportunities for working varied shifts, including night shifts, with a minimum weekly commitment of 36 hours.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state of Alabama or a compact license (no temporary licenses accepted); associate degree in nursing; AHA (American Heart Association) BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; minimum of 2 years of experience overall in the specialty, or 18 months of experience working under the highest level of professional license with at least 1 year of recent experience in the specialty; flexible to float to other units and hospitals as required; willing to work holidays and every other weekend; able to accept 36 or 48 hours per week; education and license requirements must be met at the time of application.
- Preferred Qualifications: Willingness to float to other units/hospitals; experience working in electronic medical record systems such as Meditech; ability to work flexible start times if compliant.
- Additional Information: This position requires working in a clinical setting with a patient-facing role. Parking is available at the facility. The position is a contractor replacement and involves working in a fixed facility location in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The start date is 08/17/2026.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Posted Date: 2026-08-30
Cross Country Job ID #1285095. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus