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: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a travel Registered Nurse specialized in Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS/Tele) at a facility located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This role involves providing patient-centered nursing care in a dedicated oncology unit that supports patients with various cancer diagnoses. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment. The position demands a commitment to the scheduled shift times and operational requirements.
Job Details:
- Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift
- Schedule: 36 hours per week minimum, with the possibility of 36 or 48 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Associate degree in nursing; Registered Nurse license in Alabama or within a Compact license; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or Red Cross certification; 18 to 24 months of recent experience in the field of specialty working under the highest level of professional license; minimum of 1 year of recent experience in oncology nursing.
- Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
- Additional Information: Must be willing to float to other units and hospitals. Timesheet approver is Lacey Dice. The position is patient-facing and not remote. Clinical responsibilities involve adherence to hospital dress code of solid navy scrubs.
- Certifications: AHA BLS or Red Cross.
- Experience: 18 to 24 months of recent experience in oncology nursing, working under the highest level of professional license, with a minimum of 1 year in the specialty.
- Start Date: 07/06/2026
- Number of Positions: 1
- Specialty: Medical Surgical With Telemetry
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
Posted Date: 2026-07-13
Cross Country Job ID #1270322. 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
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