RN - Registered Nurse - SICU - Multiple Shifts

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

and more

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking an experienced nurse for the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) in Birmingham. This full-time night-shift role provides 12-hour shifts (7:00 pm–7:00 am) in a 14-bed critical care unit, focusing on post-surgical, neurosurgical, and neurological patients.

The role emphasizes direct patient care, care coordination, and discharge planning within a collaborative team. Eligible benefits include PTO, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire date.
• ACLS certification within 180 days of hire date.
• Alabama RN license required prior to hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans and communicate patient condition.
• Coordinate care as primary liaison among disciplines for well-coordinated care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate discharge planning needs with the healthcare team.

Skills

Direct nursing care

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Order execution

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

• Department: Surgical Intensive Care Unit - SICU
• Schedule: Multiple Shifts:
• Full-Time Nights, 3 12-Hour Shfts, 7:00 pm to 7:00 am
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Position Overview

• Department: Surgical Intensive Care Unit - SICU
• Schedule: Multiple Shifts:
• Full-Time Nights, 3 12-Hour Shfts, 7:00 pm to 7:00 am
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

The Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) is a 14-bed critical care unit at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham where we care for a variety of critically ill patients, including post-surgical, neurosurgical, and neurological patients, as well as those who need general critical care. Our dynamic, collaborative environment is ideal for nurses seeking skill development and patient-centered care.

Job Description

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing AND Required professional licensure at time of hire.

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.