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: 11/02/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Nursing - Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) - TUSCALOOSA, AL. This position involves providing patient care in a medical-surgical unit with telemetry monitoring. The role requires flexibility to float to other units or hospitals, with shifts scheduled during night hours. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in the specialty.
Job Details:
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Associated degree in nursing, current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) or Red Cross certification, registered nurse license valid in Alabama or a Compact license (no temporary licenses accepted), and 2 years of experience overall in the specialty, or a minimum of 18 months working under a high-level professional license with at least 1 year of recent experience in the field of specialty
Preferred Qualifications: None specified
Float: Float rotation may be required, candidate must be willing to float to units/hospitals
Additional Information: The position involves patient-facing nursing care, with a focus on medical-surgical and telemetry services. The facility utilizes Meditech electronic medical records. The role is a contractor replacement, with parking available at the site. Shifts capable of early starts if compliant.
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: 2026-09-27
Cross Country Job ID #1290502. 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
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
MEDITECHunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Professional Licenseunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
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