Travel Contract

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

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

    Certification details
  • ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP certification requirements specified by unit.
  • COVID-19 Vaccination requirements or exemption forms as applicable by profession.
  • State nursing license verification required.
  • Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication)
  • Drug Testing within 30 days of start.
  • Background Check within 30 days prior to start.
    Job details
  • *Holiday Incentive Contract*
  • Please submit for more details
  • Specialty: MS/Tele, 36 or 48 hours accepted for this position
  • 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
  • Patient Diagnoses: 5 North is a medical surgical unit, COPD, HF, AMS, CVA, Cardiac Arrythmias, Etc
  • Type of Facility: Short-Term Acute Care
  • Level III Trauma Center
  • Charting: Meditech Expanse
  • Total Staffed Beds: 606
  • Scrub Color: Navy
    Job requirements
  • Experience Required: At least 1.5 years of recent Med Surg experience required, 2 years preferred
  • 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)
  • Must pass cardiac exam during orientation
  • EMR experience required though Meditech Expanse training is covered during orientation
  • Nursys: No hits are allowed, if there is a hit of ANY kind it is an automatic redirect
    Schedule information
  • 36 or 48 hours accepted for this position
  • Every other weekend required
    Additional Details
  • Government issued photo ID required prior to start.
  • Emergency Contact Form required prior to start.
  • E-Verify required.
  • Preferred: Med Surg experience for ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
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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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