Travel Nurse RN Jobs in Alabama
Travel Nurse RN jobs in Alabama are in steady demand, concentrated in acute care hospitals, trauma centers, and long-term care facilities with openings for both new-to-travel nurses and experienced critical care specialists. The busiest hiring markets are Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile, where large systems like UAB Health System, Huntsville Hospital Health System, and Infirmary Health maintain consistent travel staffing needs. Intensive care, emergency department, and medical-surgical are the specialties seeing the most consistent openings across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN - Telemetry for a Multi-Specialty/Med-Surg unit requiring at least 2 years of experience and an active AL or compact RN license.
Details
- Multi-specialty unit primarily focused on medical-surgical and telemetry care
- 24/7 acute care unit accommodating up to 36 patients
- Medical patient population includes dialysis and telemetry monitoring along with other acute medical needs
- Surgical patient population includes orthopedic procedures (fractures, shoulders, backs) and general surgery (appendectomy, hernia repair, cholecystectomy, colon resection)
- Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6, supported by a Team Leader out of staffing
- Day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- 36 hours per week
- Every other weekend required
- Floating to other units and hospitals required
- Uses Meditech EMR
Requirements
- Active RN license (Alabama State or Compact) required, no temporary or pending licenses accepted
- AHA BLS certification required
- Associate degree in nursing required
- 2 years of RN experience required (minimum 18 months considered) with 1 year of recent experience in the specialty
- No prior license violations, past or current, allowed
Additional Information
- Provide patient-centered care with a focus on pain management, mobility, and prevention of complications in a medical-surgical/telemetry environment
- Work within a team-oriented culture designed to support nursing skill development
- Holiday coverage required as assigned
- Dress code requires solid navy scrubs
- Onsite parking available
- Local candidates accepted at the same rates with no mile radius restrictions
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN - Telemetry for a Multi-Specialty/Med-Surg unit requiring at least 2 years of experience and an active AL or compact RN license.
Details
- Multi-specialty unit primarily focused on medical-surgical and telemetry care
- 24/7 acute care unit accommodating up to 36 patients
- Medical patient population includes dialysis and telemetry monitoring along with other acute medical needs
- Surgical patient population includes orthopedic procedures (fractures, shoulders, backs) and general surgery (appendectomy, hernia repair, cholecystectomy, colon resection)
- Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6, supported by a Team Leader out of staffing
- Day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- 36 hours per week
- Every other weekend required
- Floating to other units and hospitals required
- Uses Meditech EMR
Requirements
- Active RN license (Alabama State or Compact) required, no temporary or pending licenses accepted
- AHA BLS certification required
- Associate degree in nursing required
- 2 years of RN experience required (minimum 18 months considered) with 1 year of recent experience in the specialty
- No prior license violations, past or current, allowed
Additional Information
- Provide patient-centered care with a focus on pain management, mobility, and prevention of complications in a medical-surgical/telemetry environment
- Work within a team-oriented culture designed to support nursing skill development
- Holiday coverage required as assigned
- Dress code requires solid navy scrubs
- Onsite parking available
- Local candidates accepted at the same rates with no mile radius restrictions
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Travel Nurse RN Job Market in Alabama
A snapshot from current Alabama openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Voyage Health18V
- Talented Medical Solutions17
- American Traveler15
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions1
What Alabama Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in travel nurse RN jobs across Alabama.
- Active RN license valid in Alabama or a compact multistate license recognized in Alabama
- Associate or bachelor of science in nursing degree from an accredited program
- Current BLS certification and ACLS certification for most acute care assignments
- Minimum one to two years of recent clinical experience in the stated specialty
- Ability to complete credentialing and onboarding within a hospital-required timeframe
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems used by Alabama hospital employers
Travel Nurse RN Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a travel nurse rn in Alabama?
To work as a travel nurse rn in Alabama, you must hold an active registered nurse license issued by the Alabama Board of Nursing or a valid compact multistate license if your home state participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact. You'll need to have completed an accredited nursing program and passed the NCLEX-RN. Most Alabama hospitals also require at least one year of recent specialty experience before accepting a travel assignment.
How much do travel nurse RNs make in Alabama?
Travel nurse RNs in Alabama earn a median of about $77,080 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,150 for the lowest 10% to over $98,910 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire travel nurse rns in Alabama?
Alabama travel nurse rn roles are posted by Voyage Health, Talented Medical Solutions, and American Traveler and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Alabama's large academic medical centers and regional hospital networks are among the most consistent sources of travel staffing contracts in the state.
Which Alabama cities have the most travel nurse rn jobs?
Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, and Dothan have the most travel nurse rn openings in Alabama right now. Birmingham drives the largest share of postings because of the concentration of tertiary care hospitals and academic medical facilities anchored by UAB Medicine, while Huntsville and Mobile generate steady volume through their own regional health systems serving growing metro populations.
Are there remote travel nurse rn jobs in Alabama?
Yes, but they're rare. About 100% of travel nurse rn openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects how hands-on bedside nursing is by nature. The portions of the role most likely to include remote components are telephonic triage, utilization review, and case management positions that some Alabama health systems classify under the travel nurse rn title.
How can I get hired as a travel nurse rn in Alabama with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a new-graduate nurse residency program offered by large Alabama employers such as UAB Health System or DCH Health System, which are designed to build specialty competency before a first travel assignment. Lateral moves from roles like patient care technician or licensed practical nurse can also demonstrate clinical readiness. Holding an active Alabama Board of Nursing license and finishing a residency or fellowship in a high-demand specialty like med-surg or telemetry strengthens your application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to travel nurse rn jobs in Alabama?
You can find and apply to travel nurse rn jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current Alabama openings from employers hiring right now. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your specialty and availability, and apply directly to whichever positions fit your situation.
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