Medical Surgical/Tele Registered Nurse
Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Profession: Registered Nurse
Posted: 9/28/2026
Salary: $2066/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights
Job Details
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry
Location
Tuscaloosa, AL
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit under the highest level of professional licensure
- Monitor and assess patients with telemetry needs, applying knowledge of cardiac dysrhythmias
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using the Meditech charting system
- Manage a patient assignment with an expected nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately 1:6
- Float to other units and facilities as needed to support staffing requirements
Required Qualifications
- Active Alabama RN license or valid Compact RN license (temporary licenses not accepted)
- AHA or ARC BLS certification required
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree minimum
- Minimum of 18 months of total RN experience working under the highest level of professional licensure, with at least 1 year of experience in Medical Surgical / Telemetry; 2 years of experience preferred
- Must be able to pass a Dysrhythmia Basic exam
- Must be willing to float to other units and hospital locations
Preferred Experience / Skills
- 2 or more years of RN experience in a Medical Surgical / Telemetry setting
- Prior experience with Meditech electronic health records
- Comfort and flexibility working in varied unit environments
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to gain valuable travel nursing experience in a dynamic Medical Surgical / Telemetry environment
- Work with a staffing partner dedicated to supporting your placement and professional growth throughout your contract
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