What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Medsurg/Telemetry - Northport, AL - URGENT position at TMS?
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg/Telemetry
Specialty: Medical Surgical / Telemetry
- Contract: 16 Weeks
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 Qualifications
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
Certifications
AHA BLS required
ORAmerican 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.
520-924-8770
✉️ ojoseph@talentedmedicalsolutions.com
Salary : $1,968 - $1,993