Travel Contract

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

$1,525-2,870/week
Posted 2 hours ago  Verified
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Common job information

    Certification details
  • Certifications required: BCLS
  • Certifications Preferred: chemotherapy administration certification
    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. 36 or 48 hours accepted for this position
  • Med Surg & MS/Tele Ratios: 1:5-6, 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)
  • EMR experience required though Meditech Expanse training is covered during orientation
  • Unit is primarily Ortho/post-surgical and trauma; a select part of the unit is dedicated to oncology patients. Chemotherapy is sometimes administered by trained nurses who are certified
    Job requirements
  • 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)
  • Certifications required: BCLS
  • Skills Required: Cardiac Monitoring, gastrointestinal experience, renal failure, IV, heparin/insulin/PCA, ortho experience, CVA, spinal cord and traumatic brain injury experience required, respiratory experience required
  • Must pass cardiac exam during orientation
    Schedule information
  • MS/Tele Ratios: 1:5-6, occasional 1:7
  • 36 or 48 hours accepted for this position
  • Every other weekend required
    Unit specific information
  • Unit is primarily Ortho/post-surgical and trauma; a select part of the unit is dedicated to oncology patients. Chemotherapy is sometimes administered by trained nurses who are certified
    Additional Details
  • 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
  • Nursys: No hits are allowed, if there is a hit of ANY kind it is an automatic redirect
  • Locals are welcome to submit
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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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