Travel
Med Surg
Tuscaloosa, AL
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Nurse
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Schedule: 36 guaranteed hours per week; every other weekend; holidays as required
Dress Code: Solid navy scrubs
Position Overview
The facility is seeking experienced Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nurses to provide comprehensive care to adult patients with a wide range of medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions. You'll work in a fast-paced acute care environment with a typical patient load of 5–6 patients per shift.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs continuously; respond promptly to changes in patient condition
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders, including cardiac drips
- Manage pre- and post-operative patient care, including wound management and pain control
- Coordinate care for patients with chronic and acute conditions (diabetes, cardiac, respiratory diagnoses)
- Collaborate with physicians, cardiologists, case managers, and the interdisciplinary team on care planning and discharge
- Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, medications, and discharge instructions
- Maintain accurate documentation in the facility's EMR
- Uphold infection control and fall prevention protocols
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license (Alabama or compact license; no temporary licenses)
- Associate degree in nursing (Bachelor's preferred)
- BLS and ACLS certification
- Minimum 1 year recent Med-Surg/Telemetry experience (18 months considered with strong background)
- Telemetry/EKG interpretation competency
- Willingness to float to other units and hospitals as needed
Work Environment
Parking is available. This is a patient-facing clinical role on the night shift with weekend and holiday requirements built in.