ICU MICU Charge Nurse — Night Shift, Leadership & Benefits

UAB Medicine; Sumiton (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

UAB Medicine's Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) in Alabama seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to coordinate staffing, lead a multidisciplinary team, and ensure delivery of high-quality patient care for adult and geriatric patients with complex needs. The MICU operates with a dedicated intensivist team in a 12-bed unit under a structured, growth-oriented environment.

The role requires an Alabama-licensed RN with BLS, and ACLS/PALS may be required depending on unit.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 1 month of hire date
• Alabama RN license required
• ACLS and PALS may be required in some units within 6 months of hire/date transfer

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit staffing and provide leadership while ensuring high-quality patient care.
• Assign, direct, educate and monitor nursing and support staff during shifts; contribute to staff evaluations.
• Assess daily patient care needs and develop patient care assignments.
• Evaluate effectiveness of patient care and identify issues affecting patient outcomes.
• Respond to complaints about patient care and manage through established channels.
• Provide input for hiring, training, and staff development.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff coordination

Clinical assessment

Education

Nursing Diploma

Job description

UAB Medicine's Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) in Alabama seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to coordinate staffing, lead a multidisciplinary team, and ensure delivery of high-quality patient care for adult and geriatric patients with complex needs. The MICU operates with a dedicated intensivist team in a 12-bed unit under a structured, growth-oriented environment.

The role requires an Alabama-licensed RN with BLS, and ACLS/PALS may be required depending on unit.