RN - Registered Nurse - Medical Critical Care ICU - PM

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

The MCCU unit at UAB Medicine in Alabama seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver critical care to adults in a 17‑bed ICU, handling ARDS, sepsis, shock and organ failure. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide compassionate, evidence‑based care and timely symptom management.

Graduate of an accredited nursing program is required; a BSN is preferred. Active RN license in Alabama, current BLS certification (AHA) is required or obtained within 30 days; ACLS/PALS may be required

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as an RN by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• ACLS and/or PALS may be required depending on the unit.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to promote and maintain health and prevent illness.
• Coordinate and manage all aspects of nursing care for the patient, their family and our community.
• Deliver patient care in collaboration with the patient, family and all members of the health care team and with the knowledge of licensed physicians and other professionals.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nursing program

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $30.00 – 48.00 / hour

Shifts: PM

Schedules: 7 p.m.-7 a.m.

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Highlights

The Medical Critical Care Unit (MCCU) is a 17-bed intensive care unit with patients that have a wide range of complex medical and pulmonary conditions. As a nurse on this unit, you’ll have an opportunity to care for patients dealing with a variety of diagnoses, including acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), respiratory failure, shock, sepsis, multiple organ system failure, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), gastrointestinal bleeds, liver failure, renal failure, and post-cardiac arrest. This unit recently received a bronze-level Beacon Award for Excellence, which recognizes health care organizations like UAB Medicine that provide exceptional care through positive patient outcomes and greater overall patient satisfaction. This recognition highlights the MCCU team’s dedication and commitment to quality nursing practice at UAB Medicine.

Job Description

To utilize the nursing process to care and/or counsel individuals in the promotion and maintenance of health and the prevention of illness and injury. Using a systematic critical-thinking approach to guide data gathering, assessment, nursing judgment, intervention and evaluation of human responses to actual and potential health problems through activities such as health teaching, health counseling and the provision of care supportive and restorative of life and supportive of a peaceful death. To identify patient needs using the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Synergy Model. To delegate, coordinate and manage all aspects of nursing care provided to the patient, their family and our community in a timely and cost-effective manner. To deliver patient care in collaboration with the patient, their family and all members of the health care team and with the knowledge of a licensed physician, psychologist, podiatrist, and/or dentist.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world‑class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting‑edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS‑verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet‑designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital‑Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award‑winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast‑paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close‑knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission‑driven organization committed to delivering life‑changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry‑leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.