ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,837/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $51.03
- Weekly
- $1,837
- Yearly (full-time)
- $95,524
This job pays about $51.03/hour — 38% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Alabama ($37.06/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Alabama right now
- 198 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Alabama from 5 agencies, 32 of them in Tuscaloosa.
- Pay in these listings: $34.29 – $82.50/hour, median $49.81/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Alabama: $37.06/hour ($77,085/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($49.81/hour across 82 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
This 13-week travel contract is for a Registered Nurse supporting cardiac surgical critical care and stepdown services in Tuscaloosa. You will care for adult and geriatric patients recovering from cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and other surgical procedures, including patients requiring complex invasive hemodynamic monitoring. The assignment includes 12-hour night shifts, participation every other weekend and as required on holidays, and floating to other units or hospitals when needed. The role accepts a 36- or 48-hour weekly commitment and offers experience across both intensive care and cardiac stepdown settings.
Weather:
Tuscaloosa generally offers comfortable conditions for enjoying outdoor activities, with a mix of mild temperatures, sunshine, and occasional rain. Pack versatile clothing and comfortable footwear for exploring the area between shifts.
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Job Specifics:
City and State: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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