Travel Contract

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

$1,597-2,179/week
Posted 10 hours ago  Verified
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Common job information

    Certification details
  • Certifications required: BCLS
  • Preferred certifications: ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, Tech Cert Verification - National
  • Additional certifications for specific units/roles may be required
    Job details
  • Specialty: MS/Tele
  • Shift: 36 or 48 hours accepted for this position - OT is billed after 48hrs for 48hrs placements
  • Med Surg & MS/Tele Ratios: 1:5/6 with occasional 1:7. This is a fast pace/high case load facility – please ensure candidates are cleared on the job requirements prior to submitting
  • Experience Required: 2 years
  • First time travelers are accepted
  • Every other weekend required
  • Floating Required: Must be willing to float within specialty and between campuses (4.5 miles away)
    Job requirements
  • Certifications required: BCLS
  • Skills Preferred: Telemetry
  • Must pass cardiac exam during orientation
  • EMR experience required though Meditech Expanse training is covered during orientation
  • Patient age groups: Adults and geriatrics
    Schedule information
  • OT is billed after 48hrs for 48hrs placements
  • Every other weekend is required
    Unit specific information
  • Specialty: MS/Tele
  • Med Surg & MS/Tele Ratios: 1:5/6 with occasional 1:7
    Additional Details
  • Government issued photo ID required
  • Emergency Contact Form required prior to start
  • E-Verify required
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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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