Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Job Title

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (Travel)

Location

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Onsite | 36–48 Hours per Week | Shift: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Every Other Weekend Required | Holidays as Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care to patients of all age groups within a 54-bed, state-designated Level III Trauma Center and Level II Stroke Center
• Deliver high-acuity care in a high-volume emergency department serving more than 60,000 patients annually
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios ranging from 1:1 for critical and trauma patients to 1:3–4 for all other patients
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurse practitioners, and support staff to meet patient care needs
• Float to other units and hospital locations as operationally required
• Document patient care accurately using Meditech EMR

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher
• Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Alabama or a valid Compact license (temporary licenses not accepted); must be verifiable through NURSYS
• Minimum of 2 years of experience practicing under the highest level of professional licensure, including at least 2 years in a large hospital setting
• Trauma nursing experience required
• Current AHA or Red Cross ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
• NIH Stroke Scale certification; TNCC and SECURE (on-site) certifications required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in a high-volume Level III Trauma Center or comparable emergency department environment
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR systems
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly across multiple units or care settings

Why Join Us

• Join a highly trained, 24/7 emergency care team at a regionally significant trauma and stroke center serving a large patient population
• Parking is available on-site, and scrub colors are provided (solid navy dress code)