Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Telemetry - $1,912 per week

American Traveler; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance starting day one

401(k) match

Housing stipends

24/7 support

Job summary

A travel healthcare provider is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a night shift position in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The candidate must have an active RN license, a minimum of 2 years of experience, and BLS certification. Responsibilities include providing care to trauma and orthopedic patients while floating to various units as needed. Competitive compensation and benefits including health insurance and 401(k) match are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience; candidates with 18 months may be considered.
• At least 1 year of recent experience in Med/Surg Telemetry or related specialty required.
• Current driver's license required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Patient population includes trauma, orthopedic, and urology patients.
• Floating to other units and hospitals as needed.
• Provide individualized care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Active AL or compact RN license

AHA BLS or Red Cross BLS certification

Med/Surg Telemetry experience

Professional references

Education

Associate degree in nursing or higher

Job description

Overview

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Assignment details are below.

Responsibilities

• Night shift position, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Openings: 1
• Floating to other units and hospitals as needed
• Interdisciplinary team involvement with family practice physicians, hospitalists, and surgical specialists
• Patient population includes trauma, orthopedic, and urology patients (Med/Surg Telemetry Trauma unit)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6

Qualifications

• Active AL or compact RN license required — no pending or temporary licenses accepted
• No hits (past or current) on nursing license allowed
• AHA BLS or Red Cross BLS certification required
• Associate degree in nursing or higher required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience; candidates with 18 months may be considered
• At least 1 year of recent experience in Med/Surg Telemetry or related specialty required
• NURSYS license verification required
• Current driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references from within the last year required for consideration

Assignment Details

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Hours per week: 36 hours
• Start Date: 04/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel
• Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Additional Information

• Provides individualized care to trauma, surgical, orthopedic, and urology patients in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
• Scrub color requirement: solid navy
• No HealthStream modules required prior to start — competency-based modules are completed during virtual orientation
• Candidates with a cardiac background should be prepared for a cardiac competency exam upon offer acceptance
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rates with no radius restriction
• Timekeeping system: Centricity
• Parking is available on-site

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. We offer premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one, 401(k) match, housing stipends, and 24/7 support.