Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry in Dothan, Alabama

Travel nursing opportunity for an experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RN in Dothan, Alabama, caring for adult cardiac and medically complex patients on 12-hour night shifts.

We are seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse to join an adult medical-surgical telemetry team in Dothan, Alabama. This cardiac-focused unit offers the opportunity to care for medically complex patients while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team in a welcoming Wiregrass community known for its Southern charm, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to regional amenities. This Alabama travel nursing assignment is an excellent opportunity for a cardiac telemetry nurse seeking a 13-week contract.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Dothan, Alabama
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,640–$1,730
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Shift Scheduling: Block scheduling may be available; every-other-weekend coverage is required
• Unit: Adult medical-surgical telemetry and cardiac care
• Patient Population: Adult medical cardiology patients, including patients receiving cardiac drips
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6 to 1:7
• Unit Size: 42 beds with an average daily census of approximately 39–42 patients

Travel RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in medical-surgical telemetry or a comparable cardiac setting
• Active Alabama RN license or valid compact RN license in good standing at the time of submission
• Previous travel nursing experience is required; highly experienced candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Experience working in a large healthcare facility
• Current BLS certification
• Current NIH certification
• Cardiac drip experience is required, including Cardizem, Tridil, and amiodarone
• Proficiency with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, central line care, PICC line management, chest tubes, IV initiation and maintenance, blood product administration, and high-flow nasal cannula
• ACLS certification preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Must meet the assignment’s vaccination and exemption requirements
• Applicants must reside at least 90 miles from the assignment location; local candidates are not eligible

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult medical-surgical and cardiac telemetry patients
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize dysrhythmias, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Safely administer and titrate cardiac drips, including Cardizem, Tridil, and amiodarone, according to orders and clinical protocols
• Perform comprehensive assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, peripheral IVs, chest tubes, oxygen therapy, and high-flow nasal cannula as indicated
• Administer medications and blood products while maintaining accurate documentation
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the care team
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning
• Support safe transitions of care and uphold high standards of patient safety and quality

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry opportunity in Dothan, Alabama, and join a collaborative cardiac care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.