Job Title

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (Travel)

Location

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Mids Shift (3:00 PM – 3:00 AM) | 36–48 Hours Per Week | Onsite | Every Other Weekend Required | Holidays as Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care to patients of all age groups within a 54-bed, state-designated Level III Trauma Center and Level II Stroke Center
• Deliver care across a high-volume emergency department serving more than 60,000 patients per year
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios ranging from 1:1 for critical and trauma patients to 1:3–4 for all other patients
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurse practitioners, and support staff in a 24/7 staffed environment
• Float to other units and hospital facilities as needed
• Document patient care accurately using Meditech EMR

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher
• Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Alabama or a valid Compact license (temporary licenses not accepted); must be verifiable through NURSYS
• AHA ACLS, AHA BLS, and AHA PALS certifications (Red Cross equivalents accepted)
• NIH Stroke Scale certification
• TNCC certification
• SECURE certification (completed on-site)
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience (18 months may be considered) with at least 1 year of Emergency Department experience

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in a high-volume or Level III Trauma Center emergency department setting
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR
• Comfort and flexibility with floating to multiple units or facilities

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-resourced, high-acuity emergency department supported by a highly trained multidisciplinary team serving a large regional community
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week with parking available on-site