Cross Country Nurses 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: 11/09/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) Nurse in the regional area. This position involves providing patient care within the medical-surgical unit, with an emphasis on telemetry monitoring. The role requires flexibility to float to other units or hospitals as needed, ensuring comprehensive patient care across different settings.
Job Details
Shift Time: Days
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse license in the state of Alabama or a Compact license (no temporary licenses accepted); associated degree in nursing; CPR certification through the American Heart Association or Red Cross; at least 2 years of overall experience in the specialty, with consideration given to candidates with 18 months of experience working under the highest level of professional license and at least 1 year of recent experience in the specialty.
Preferred Qualifications: ACLS certification.
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: The position involves working in acute care settings, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately 1:5 or 1:6. Nurses will be working in units that require willingness to float between units and hospitals, including holiday and weekend shifts. Parking is available. The position begins on 10/26/2026 and ends on 01/16/2027.
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
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1320994. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry
About Cross Country Nurses
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.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Tuscaloosa, AL
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
CPR Certificationunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Professional Licenseunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
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