Travel Contract

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

$1,853-2,829/week
Posted 1 hour ago  Verified
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Common job information

    Certification details
  • Certifications required: BCLS
    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
  • Specialty: MS/Tele, 36H or 48H available
  • Med Surg & MS/Tele Ratios: 1:5/6 with occasional 1:7. This is a fast pace/high case load facility
  • Experience Required: 2 years
  • First time travelers are accepted
  • Floating Required: Must be willing to float within specialty and between campuses (4.5 miles away)
  • Certifications required: BCLS
  • Skills required: MS/Tele and Telemetry Experience, Cardiac Monitoring and Emergency Response experience, Post MI, IV Insulin Protocols, Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management and Renal Failure, IV Therapy/Phlebotomy, PCA, CVA, Surgical Drains, and Respiratory/Thoracic experience
  • Skills preferred: Experience with Traumatic Brain Injuries, Ortho Trauma, Peripheral Nerve Block Catheters, and Total Joint Replacements
  • EMR experience required though Meditech Expanse training is covered during orientation
  • Unit information: Patient Diagnoses: Nephrology, Telemetry and Dialysis patients with a few surgical patients
  • Patient Age Groups: Adults and Geriatrics
  • 32 Beds
  • Must pass cardiac exam during orientation
  • Every other weekend required
    Job requirements
  • Med Surg & MS/Tele Ratios: 1:5/6 with occasional 1:7.
  • Experience Required: 2 years
  • First time travelers are accepted
  • Floating Requirement: Must be willing to float within specialty and between campuses (4.5 miles away).
  • Certifications required: BCLS
    Schedule information
  • 36H or 48H available
  • Every other weekend required
    Unit specific information
  • Unit Information: Patient Diagnoses: Nephrology, Telemetry and Dialysis patients with a few surgical patients
  • Patient Age Groups: Adults and Geriatrics
  • 32 Beds
  • Must pass cardiac exam during orientation
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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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