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.

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

The organization is seeking a registered nurse specializing in Medical Surgical with Telemetry in Tuscumbia, Alabama. This position involves providing high-quality, specialized care to patients with respiratory disorders on a telemetry unit. The role requires teamwork, adaptability to float across units, and commitment to patient safety and comfort.

Job Details:

• Shift: Days, 12 hours shift hours, minimum of 36 hours per week


• Required Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an associated degree in nursing. Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification. Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Alabama or a Compact license (No Temporary Licenses accepted). A minimum of 2 years of experience; however, 18 months of experience working at the highest level of professional license will be considered, with at least 1 year of recent experience in the specialty.


• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified


• Float: Float: Float rotation may be required.


• Additional Information: The position requires willingness to float to other units and hospitals. The unit is a 36-bed telemetry unit focused on diagnosing and treating patients with respiratory disorders. Collaboration with respiratory therapy, physical therapy, care management, and pharmacy teams is essential. Clinical environment requires solid navy scrubs or equivalent dress code.

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


• Innovative salaries


• Referral bonuses


• Travel reimbursement


• 401(k) retirement plan


• Direct deposit/free checking


• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1290494. 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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus