RN - Registered Nurse - Unit-Based Travel Alternative Program -TAP - Multiple Shifts

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit packages

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking experienced PACU RNs to join the Travel Alternative Program in Birmingham, Alabama. This role involves using the nursing process to provide care, promote health, and prevent illness. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and have at least 2 years of relevant experience.

The initial contract length is 12 weeks with possible renewal. Comprehensive benefits are offered to support the diverse needs of our staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required.
• Candidates must have 2 years of experience in the area approved for assignment.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to care for and counsel individuals.
• Identify patient needs using the AACN Synergy Model.
• Delegate and coordinate all aspects of nursing care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Health counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description

Within the Travel Alternative Program (TAP), 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.

This is a UNIT SPECIFIC Temporary Staffing Agreement.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Currently seeking PM experienced PACU RNs.
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations

• 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.
• Candidates must have 2 years of experience in the area approved for assignment. Candidates with less than 2 years of experience, but with 12 months of recent UAB RN experience will be considered.

Initial contract length is 12 weeks with optional renewal for a duration of 8 to 12 weeks.

Benefits

We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry‑leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.