Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $1,980 per week

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: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Medical Surgical with Telemetry Nurse (MS TELE) is based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This position involves working in a healthcare facility where candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The role encompasses providing patient care within the Medical Surgical and Telemetry units, with responsibilities that include floating to other units or hospitals as needed.

Job Details:

• Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift, with a schedule of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for the State of Alabama or a Compact license (No Temp Licenses accepted); associated degree in nursing; certifications include American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or Red Cross; 2 years of experience overall in the specialty, or 18 months working under the highest level of professional license with at least 1 year of recent experience in the field; proficient in Meditech electronic medical record system.
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to other units or hospitals.
• Additional Information: The position is patient-facing, with shifts that may start early if compliant, and every other weekend work is required. The primary timesheet approver is Lacey Dice. Parking is available at the facility.

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

Posted Date: 2026-07-02

Cross Country Job ID #1268183. 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