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

$1,525-2,865/week

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Certification details

Certifications Required: BCLS
Must pass cardiac exam during orientation

Job details

Travel/Contract employment type
Specialty: MS/Tele
36 or 48 hours available
Experience Required: 2 years
First time travelers accepted
MS/Tele Ratios: 1:5/6 with occasional 1:7
Facility is fast pace/high case load – candidates are cleared on the job requirements prior to submitting
Floating Required: Must be willing to float within specialty and between campuses (4.5 miles away)
Skills Required: Telemetry
Every other weekend required
Meditech Expanse experience preferred but not required
Must pass cardiac exam during orientation
Patient Diagnoses include Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, AMS, Medical Surgical, Telemetry

Job requirements

Need Compact or AL license in hand when applying
2 years experience in specialty required

Schedule information

36 or 48 hours available
Every other weekend required

Unit specific information

MS/Tele unit details
Ratios: 1:5/6, occasionally 1:7
High case load, fast pace unit

Additional Details

Unable to accommodate RTO requests for specific holiday dates
Candidates contracted for 48 hours - OT is billed after 48hrs
Locals are welcome to submit
ITC & perm staff must have been termed for at least 6 months
No hits are allowed on Nursys, any hit is an automatic redirect

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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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