RN - Registered Nurse - Surgical Intensive Care Unit - Multiple Shifts

UAB St. Vincent's; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Associate Assistance Program

Job summary

UAB St. Vincent's East is seeking qualified registered nurses to join the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU). This role supports post-operative and critically ill surgical patients in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with central monitoring.

Shifts include Full-Time Nights (3 x 12-hour shifts, 7:00 pm–7:00 am) and Part-Time Days (4 on/10 off, 12-hour shifts, 7:00 am–7:00 pm every other Fri–Mon). Benefits for eligible positions include PTO, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Provide direct nursing care following hospital policies and protocols.
• Implement and monitor individualized patient care plans.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care for well-coordinated patient outcomes.
• Document and communicate patient status and orders.
• Coordinate discharge planning with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with policies and protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans; document condition.
• Serve as primary coordinator of disciplines for patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate discharge planning needs with the team.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Direct patient care

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Education

Nursing Diploma

Alabama RN license

BLS Provider

ACLS

Job description

Position Overview

Department: Surgical Intensive Care Unit - SICU

Schedule: Multiple Shifts:

Full-Time Nights, 3 12-Hour Shifts, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am

Part-Time Days, 4 On/10 Off, 12-Hour Shifts, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm every other Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday

Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East

Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

On our 14-bed Surgical ICU (SICU) at UAB St. Vincent's East, we specialize in caring for post-operative and critically ill surgical patients. Supported by the Central Monitoring Unit, we provide continuous cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

What You Will Do

• 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.

What You Will Need

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.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

About UAB St. Vincent's

UAB St. Vincent's, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent's name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama's best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.