Travel Contract

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

$1,714-2,793/week

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Certification details

BLS - Basic Life Support
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (for specific units like ER, ICU)
State License 1 Verification
NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
NIH Stroke Certification (for specific units like ER, ICU)

Job details

*DCH is unable to accommodate RTO requests for the following holiday dates: 11/28, 11/29, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31, 1/1
Margin/OT Billing Rules - Candidates contracted for 48 hours - OT is billed after 48hrs
ITC & perm staff must have been termed for at least 6 months
Specialty: MS/Tele
Years required: 2 years recent MS/Tele experience (previous charge experience preferred)
First Time Travelers: Accepted
RTO: Must be approved by manager
Ratios: 1:5-7
Floating: Yes, within scope
Weekend Requirement: Every other
Work setting experience: MS/Tele, Telemetry
*Must pass cardiac exam during orientation*
*EMR experience required though Meditech Expanse training is covered during orientation*
Hospital Highlights
Type of Facility: Short-Term Acute Care
Level III Trauma Center
Charting: Meditech Expanse
Total Staffed Beds: 606

Job requirements

*Chemo Admin and Monitoring Chemo skillsets strongly preferred*
Certifications: BLS required. OCN and Chemo cert are preferred.

Schedule information

Contract Length: 13.0 weeks

Unit specific information

Specialty: MS/Tele Unit
Years required: 2 years recent MS/Tele experience (previous charge experience preferred)
First Time Travelers: Accepted
RTO must be approved by the manager
Ratios: 1:5-7
Floating policy: Yes, within scope
Weekend Requirement: Every other

Additional Details

Government issued photo ID required prior to start.
Required prior to start: Emergency Contact Form, E-Verify, Photo (for Badge).
Computer Based Trainings (CBTs) are required and must be completed by the Friday 3 pm CST prior to start.
Orientation Exams: EKG/Medication tests with remediation policy for failed attempts.

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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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