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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
DCH Regional Medical Center

$1,824-2,702/week

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Certification details

BLS - Basic Life Support
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (required for ER, ICU)
NIH Stroke Certification (required for ER, ICU)
State License 1 Verification
Acknowledgement of PassFail Testing

Job details

Registered Nurse position specializing in Med/Surg and telemetry at DCH Regional Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Candidates must be contracted for 48 hours and must pass a cardiac exam during orientation.
Experience Required: 2 years, first-time travelers are accepted.

Job requirements

BLS - Basic Life Support (required)
Valid Alabama state nursing license verification
Must float within specialty and between campuses
Every other weekend required

Schedule information

36 or 48-hour shifts accepted
Floating within the specialty is required

Unit specific information

Unit 7N cares for a diverse Med/Surg population primarily cared for by Hospitalists who have physician or NP coverage 24/7.
Patient Age Groups: Adults and Geriatrics, total of 42 rooms.

Additional Details

Photo ID required prior to start
EMR experience required; Meditech Expanse training covered during orientation

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Public Hospital
Short Term Acute Care
Level II Trauma
Teaching Institution
398 beds
MEDITECH

ADDRESS809 University Blvd ETuscaloosa, AL 35401

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About Tuscaloosa, AL

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Tuscaloosa, AL here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Tuscaloosa's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high: 91°F, average low: 70°F.
Winter average high: 56°F, average low: 34°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Tuscaloosa.

Transportation

Tuscaloosa is car-friendly, with public transportation options also available.

Demographics

Tuscaloosa has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include obesity and related conditions.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Tuscaloosa offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, and sports activities.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and water activities near the Black Warrior River.

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