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: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 16 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS Telemetry) nurses in Alabama are sought for a temporary assignment at an acute care facility. This position involves providing specialized nursing care to patients with respiratory disorders on a telemetry unit, with a focus on delivering high-quality, collaborative patient care.
Job Details
- Position Description: Medical Surgical with Telemetry nurses will care for patients in a 36-bed telemetry unit that diagnoses and treats various respiratory disorders. The role requires a strong foundation in general medicine as well as expertise in respiratory skills.
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state of Alabama or a Compact license, Associate degree in nursing, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, minimum of 2 years of experience (or 18 months with relevant recent experience), ability to work night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, willingness to float to other units and hospitals, current NURSYS license.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in telemetry and pulmonary care units; familiarity with Meditech EMR; flexible to work holidays and every other weekend.
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: This clinical role involves direct patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment, requiring adaptability and teamwork across multiple units.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must be willing to float between units and hospitals as needed.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
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
Cross Country Job ID #1309402. 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