Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $1,910 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Tuscaloosa, AL
$1,910/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- Med-Surg
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/21/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry Nurse operating in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This inpatient role involves centered care for cardiac and medical patients in a 42-bed unit, with a focus on telemetry monitoring. The position requires flexibility for floating to other units and hospitals, with a schedule predominantly during night shifts. The assignment begins on 09/07/2026.
Job Details
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: License as a Registered Nurse in the state of Alabama or a compact license (no temporary licenses accepted); associated degree in nursing; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; at least 2 years of total experience, considering 18 months of experience working under the highest level of professional license with at least 1 year of recent experience in the specialty.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a Cardiac Telemetry unit and float capability.
- Float: Float rotation may be required to other units and hospitals.
- Additional Information: The unit primarily focuses on cardiac telemetry, often treating patients with chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, or arrhythmias, as well as other medical conditions. Flexibility for holiday work and every other weekend is required; parking is available.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
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Posted Date: 2026-08-16Cross Country Job ID #1268181. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus