SICU Night Shift: Critical Care Registered Nurse

Baptist-Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital is seeking an experienced registered nurse for the Surgical ICU night shift. This full-time role requires delivering advanced nursing care to critically ill patients and managing high-acuity conditions.

You will perform complex assessments, operate specialized monitors and equipment, respond to emergencies, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Maintains current Alabama RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas.
• 1 year experience required unless AVP level approval.

Responsibilities

• W Provides advanced nursing care for critically ill patients, including complex assessments, high-intensity interventions, and continuous monitoring.
• Uses clinical judgment and assessment data to anticipate, prioritize, and respond quickly to rapidly changing patient conditions.
• Operates and interprets specialized medical equipment and monitors, including cardiac, respiratory, and hemodynamic systems.
• Responds to emergencies with evidence-based, life-saving interventions and preplanned protocols when physicians are unavailable.
• Assesses patient needs, develops individualized care plans, evaluates outcomes, and advocates for patients and families.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, serves in leadership or educational roles, and supports unit and hospital goals.
• Coordinates care, delegates appropriately, documents accurately, and ensures compliance with regulatory and evidence-based standards.
• Demonstrates compassionate, age-appropriate care while maintaining legal awareness, patient rights, and a therapeutic environment.

Skills

Nursing care

Critical care

Emergency response

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital is seeking an experienced registered nurse for the Surgical ICU night shift. This full-time role requires delivering advanced nursing care to critically ill patients and managing high-acuity conditions.

You will perform complex assessments, operate specialized monitors and equipment, respond to emergencies, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, patient-centered care.