RN - Registered Nurse - Trauma Recovery Unit - Multiple Shifts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance program

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a RN to join the Trauma Recovery Unit (TRU). You'll apply the nursing process to care for trauma, orthopaedic, and general surgery patients on a 20-bed unit led by APPs, with a focus on family-centered care and efficient discharge.

Flexible full-time/part-time AM and PM shifts, including weekends, are available. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, and the care team to promote health, prevent illness, and support patient comfort.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as an RN by the Alabama Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to provide care, health promotion, and illness prevention.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and the care team to ensure safe, cost-effective patient care.
• Deliver patient care with family involvement and support discharge planning.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $30.00 - $48.00 / hour

Shifts: full-time and part-time AM and PM, weekends AM and PM, flexi/PRN

Schedules: 7 a.m.-7 p.m., 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 Trauma Recovery Unit (TRU) is a 20-bed acute care unit that provides specialized care for a variety of trauma, orthopaedic, and general surgery patients. UAB Hospital is Alabama’s first American College of Surgeons (ACS)-verified adult Level I Trauma Center. This unit is led by advanced practice providers (APPs), which means a provider is always available for our trauma patients. As part of the TRU team, you’ll enjoy working with an interdisciplinary care team, providing patient- and family-centered care for optimum outcomes. Plus, this unit has been recognized for efficient discharge processes and outstanding quality metrics.

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 heath 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.