Travel RN - Medsurg/Telemetry - Northport, AL - URGENT

Job Description

Job Description

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg/Telemetry

Location: DCH – MSU
Specialty: Medical Surgical / Telemetry
⏳ Contract: 16 Weeks
Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours/Week
Start Date: ASAP
Shift: As assigned
Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend
Holidays: As Required

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced Med Surg/Telemetry RN looking for your next travel assignment? Join the Medical Surgical Unit (MSU) at DCH and become part of a collaborative team committed to delivering safe, compassionate, patient-centered care.

This is a multi-specialty unit primarily focused on Medical Surgical and Telemetry patients , providing an excellent environment for nurses who enjoy variety, teamwork, and caring for diverse patient populations.

The unit offers 36 hours per week and provides an opportunity to strengthen your clinical skills while working alongside an experienced nursing and ancillary team.

About the Unit

The unit is a 24/7 acute-care nursing unit specializing in medical and surgical care and can accommodate up to 36 patients .

Medical patient populations may include:

• Acute medical conditions

• Telemetry monitoring

• Dialysis patients

• Complex medical needs

Surgical patient populations may include:

• Orthopedic procedures

• Fractures, shoulders, and back procedures

• General surgery

• Appendectomies

• Hernia repairs

• Cholecystectomies

• Colon resections

The team places a strong emphasis on pain management, mobility, prevention of complications, patient safety, and optimal clinical outcomes .

️‍⚕️ Nurse-to-Patient Ratio

• 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio

• Supported by a Team Leader who is out of staffing

• Collaborative nursing and ancillary support

• Strong focus on teamwork and patient-centered care

Floating Requirements

Flexibility is required. The selected RN must be willing to float to other units and hospitals as needed to support patient care and staffing needs.

Schedule Requirements

• 36 hours per week

• Every other weekend

• Holidays as required

• Must be flexible with scheduling and floating assignments

✅ Required QualificationsEducation

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required

Certifications

• AHA BLS required
  OR

• American Red Cross BLS accepted

Licensure

• Active Alabama RN license OR Compact RN license

• Temporary licenses are NOT accepted

• Nursys verification required

Experience

• 1 years of RN experience required

• Candidates with 18 months of experience may be considered

• Must have at least 1 year of recent experience in the specialty

• Experience must be obtained while practicing under the highest level of professional licensure

Why Join This Assignment?

This opportunity is ideal for a Med Surg/Telemetry RN who enjoys a fast-paced, diverse acute-care environment and values teamwork. You'll care for a broad range of medical and surgical patients while building valuable clinical experience across multiple patient populations.

If you're a confident RN who is flexible, team-oriented, and ready to make an immediate impact , this could be an excellent next travel assignment!

Recruiter Contact

Reach out to Recruiter Joseph – Fast-track submission available for qualified candidates.

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