ER RN in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,603/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $44.53
- Weekly
- $1,603
- Yearly (full-time)
- $83,356
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $44.53/hour — 20% 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
- 199 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Alabama from 4 agencies, 27 of them in Tuscaloosa.
- Pay in these listings: $34.29 – $82.50/hour, median $49.58/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Alabama: $37.06/hour ($77,085/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($49.81/hour across 75 jobs).
Job description
Join our team as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for a 13-week contract with the opportunity to work 36 hours per week on 12-hour mid shifts. In this role, you'll provide essential bedside support in a busy, acute care setting, caring for patients across all age groups. Flexibility is key as you will be expected to float to other units and hospitals, ensuring patient needs are met across different departments. This assignment offers a chance to experience a fast-paced ED environment at a state-designated Level III Trauma Center and Level II Stroke Center, treating over 60,000 patients annually. Expect a varied workload where you'll be part of a highly skilled team that includes physicians, nurse practitioners, and support staff.
Weather:
During this time of year, the weather around Tuscaloosa tends to be mild with pleasant temperatures, occasional rain showers, and a comfortable climate ideal for outdoor activities after shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
- Day Trip to Birmingham: Explore the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and the historic Civil Rights District.
- Fishing at Lake Tuscaloosa: Enjoy a relaxing day fishing or boating on this scenic lake.
- Visit the Alabama Museum of Natural History: Discover local wildlife and geological exhibits in nearby Tuscaloosa.
- Hiking at William B. Bankhead National Forest: Experience nature through scenic trails and waterfalls.
- Day Trip to Montgomery: Tour the State Capitol and explore the historical sites of Alabama's capital city.
Job Specifics:
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
Shift: 12-hour mids
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
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