Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,066 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Northport, Alabama.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (Travel) – Northport, Alabama

Travel RN opportunity in Northport, AL: Join a patient-focused Med/Surg Telemetry team in the greater Tuscaloosa area and bring your acute care nursing experience to a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Join a patient-focused Med/Surg Telemetry team in Northport, Alabama, a welcoming community in the greater Tuscaloosa area known for its friendly atmosphere, convenient amenities, and easy access to both city conveniences and a comfortable hometown feel. This is a great travel nursing opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys a fast-paced, collaborative environment and values strong teamwork, patient-centered care, and the chance to build a solid clinical foundation across a diverse adult population.

Job Details

• Specialty: Med/Surg Telemetry RN
• Role: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Setting: Multi-specialty acute care unit
• Location: Northport, Alabama (greater Tuscaloosa area)
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,840 - $1,940
• Openings: 2
• Schedule: Every other weekend; holidays as required
• Floating: Must be willing to float to other units and hospitals as needed
• Charting System: Meditech
• Dress Code: Solid navy scrubs

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Alabama or a compact RN license
• Associate degree in Nursing required
• AHA BLS certification required
• Minimum of 1 year of recent Med/Surg or Telemetry nursing experience required
• 2 years of nursing experience preferred; will consider 18 months of experience with 1 year of recent specialty experience
• Must hold the highest level of professional license held during prior experience
• NURSYS verification required
• Ability to work in a clinical, patient-facing acute care environment
• Must be comfortable with floating expectations and a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult medical-surgical and telemetry patients in a busy acute care setting
• Monitor patients with medical and post-surgical needs, including telemetry and dialysis-related care
• Support recovery for orthopedic and general surgery patients
• Focus on pain management, mobility, and prevention of complications
• Collaborate with nursing staff and ancillary departments to promote safe, effective, patient-centered care
• Maintain a pleasant, comfortable, and secure environment for patients and families
• Respond to changes in patient condition and escalate concerns appropriately
• Float to other units or hospitals when needed to support patient care needs

Apply now to join this Med/Surg Telemetry travel nursing assignment in Northport, Alabama, and take the next step in your Registered Nurse career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #512851. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg Tele

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