$38–$60/hr
School / Hospital ICU / Hospital ER
Nights · Days
RN license
1 year of cumulative job specific experience
Dedicated
Paid time off
Job Description
Position Overview Department: Medical Intensive Care Unit
Schedule: Shifts Available Full-time Night shifts- 7p-7a 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 Our Medical Intensive Care (MICU) at UAB St. Vincent's East features 12 beds where we provide quality intensive care for adult and geriatric patients with complex medical needs. Managed by a dedicated intensivist team, we offer a structured team approach and offer a dynamic environment for clinical growth What You Will Do Coordinate unit staffing and provide leadership while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care in assigned area. Assign, direct, educate and monitor nursing and support staff during assigned shift. Contribute to or perform performance evaluations of staff. Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments, ensuring that population appropriate patient care is given. Evaluate the effectiveness of patient care and identify any issues that affect desired patient outcomes. Responds to complaints about patient care and manage through established channels. May provide input for hiring, training, directing, development and evaluating of staff. 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. ACLS and PALS may be reguired in some units (Step Down, ED and ICU) within 6-months of date hire or transfer. Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Education: Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing and professional licensure/certification required. 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required 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.
Location & Routes
- Base city: East Thomas, AL
- Route type: Dedicated
Benefits & Bonuses
- Paid time off
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your nursing role
Requirements
Active RN license required.
1–2+ years of ICU/critical care experience.
BLS and ACLS required. CCRN preferred.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
What ICU experience do I need?
Most ICU roles require 1–2 years of recent critical-care experience. Travel ICU contracts typically expect 2+ years. New grads can apply to ICU residency programs offered by many hospitals.
Which certifications are required?
BLS and ACLS are required. CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) is preferred and often comes with a pay differential.
What does the schedule look like?
Most ICU positions run three 12-hour shifts per week — either days (7a–7p) or nights (7p–7a) — with weekend and holiday rotations.
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Nursing Jobs in East Thomas, AL
East Thomas is a working healthcare town: major Alabama hospitals and health systems drive consistent demand year-round. Most nursing openings around East Thomas, Alabama fall into three buckets — staff hospital roles, per diem and PRN shifts, and travel/agency assignments tied to med-surg, ICU, ER, and travel nurse roles.
Whether you want a steady staff schedule in East Thomas or per diem flexibility across Alabama, the mix of major Alabama hospitals and health systems keeps demand steady. RNs with active Alabama licensure and 1+ year of acute-care experience tend to clear the highest pay around East Thomas, Alabama.