Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,100 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Care Career 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: 07/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel RN – Med Surg/Telemetry (Pulmonary Unit) | Alabama

Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry – Pulmonary
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Openings: 1

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Med Surg/Telemetry RN to join a specialized 36-bed Pulmonary Unit. This unit focuses on diagnosing and treating patients with a wide range of respiratory disorders and offers a collaborative environment with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, care management, and physical therapy teams.

Candidates must be flexible and willing to float to other units and affiliated hospitals based on staffing needs.

Job Details

• Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Holidays required as needed
• 13-week travel assignment

Unit Information

• 36-bed Pulmonary Telemetry Unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6
• Specialized respiratory and pulmonary patient population
• Collaborative multidisciplinary care team
• EMR: Meditech

Requirements

• Active Alabama RN License or Compact RN License
• No temporary licenses accepted
• Associate Degree in Nursing (minimum)
• AHA BLS Certification or American Red Cross BLS
• Minimum 18 months to 2 years of RN experience
• At least 1 year of recent Med Surg/Telemetry experience
• Must be willing to float between units and hospitals

Candidate Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and telemetry skills
• Experience caring for pulmonary and respiratory patients preferred
• Team-oriented and adaptable
• Excellent communication and patient care skills

Submission Requirements

• Updated resume with 7 years of employment history
• Explanation for all employment gaps
• One recent supervisor or charge nurse reference
• Current RN license and NURSYS verification
• Specialty skills checklist
• Social Security card for employment eligibility
• Contractor Attestation form
• Cover sheet including requested time off, available start date, and preferred schedule (36 or 48 hours)

Why This Assignment?

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Med Surg/Telemetry nurses seeking a dynamic pulmonary specialty environment, strong interdisciplinary support, and consistent scheduling in a traveler-friendly facility.

Apply today to secure this 13-week Med Surg/Telemetry travel assignment!

Quick offers Referral Bonus Available

About Care Career

Care Career brings together a portfolio of leading healthcare staffing organizations, each delivering specialized talent solutions across the industry. Wherever you want to go, We Make It Happen.

With travel nursing jobs across the country, you can discover the possibilities that create the lifestyle and financial position that you have dreamed of.

Care Career is a modern, transparent staffing firm creating the ultimate community of US.

Benefits

• Referral bonus
• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits
• Continuing Education
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits