ICU Travel Nurse Job in Birmingham, AL | Nights (3x12)
UAB St. Vincent's
Birmingham, AL
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Travel RN
ICU Nurse in Birmingham, AL
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$1,965
Specialty
ICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
10/26
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This ICU travel nurse job in Birmingham, Alabama, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at UAB St. Vincent's. This role pays $1,965 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: UAB St. Vincent's
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Location: Birmingham, AL 35205 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
- EMR System: Cerner
Responsibilities
- Manage critically ill patients requiring continuous hemodynamic monitoring and frequent reassessment
- Titrate vasoactive, sedation, and other high-alert drips as ordered and per facility protocol
- Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage critical care devices, including arterial and central lines
- Respond to clinical deterioration and participate in codes and rapid responses
Travel ICU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent ICU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Alabama and national regulatory bodies.
UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham — Birmingham, AL
Birmingham, AL
UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham is an acute-care hospital with medical and surgical services, a structural heart program and a Women and Children's Center.
- Its 24/7 emergency department treats severe illness and injury, including heart attack, stroke and orthopedic injuries, with on-site imaging and laboratory support. Read More
- Hospital services include cardiology, oncology, orthopedics and urology. A robotic surgery program complements its broader medical and surgical care.
- The on-campus Structural Heart Clinic evaluates complex heart disease, with treatment options including transcatheter aortic valve replacement, mitral valve repair and left atrial appendage closure.
- The Birmingham Outpatient Surgery center provides same-day abdominal, breast, gynecologic, urologic and bariatric procedures for adults and children, including minimally invasive approaches.
- Birth suites support labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum care. The Women and Children's Center also has an obstetric emergency room and a Level III NICU.
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FAQs – ICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Birmingham, AL
What certifications do travel ICU jobs require?
Most travel ICU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Neuro and stroke units commonly add NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and pediatric or mixed units may ask for PALS. The CCRN credential is preferred by many facilities and required by a few.
Will I float on a travel ICU assignment?
It depends on the facility and the contract. ICU travelers may float to PCU, step-down, ER holds, or other critical care areas, while some hospitals limit floating more narrowly. Float expectations are not always visible in the posting, so confirm the policy before accepting an assignment.
What experience is required for travel ICU RN jobs?
Most travel ICU RN jobs require recent critical care experience caring for high-acuity patients and independently managing ventilators, vasoactive drips, sedation, and invasive lines. Some units may also look for experience with CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO, or other advanced therapies. Requirements vary by ICU type, so facilities typically want your recent experience to closely match the patient population, devices, and level of care on the assignment.
Must I hold my own Alabama license for this travel assignment?
No—Alabama recognizes Nurse Licensure Compact privilege, so an active multistate RN license is all you need. If you apply by endorsement, eligible applicants may receive Alabama’s one-time, nonrenewable temporary permit while permanent licensure is completed—so plan its timing carefully. Our Alabama Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.
What type of assignment can travel nurses expect at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham?
UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham combines emergency, cardiac, oncology, orthopedic, urologic, surgical, and women's and children's services. Travelers may work with a broad adult acute-care population plus dedicated maternal-newborn programs.
What should cardiac travelers know about the structural heart program?
The on-campus Structural Heart Clinic supports procedures such as TAVR, mitral valve repair, and left atrial appendage closure. Cardiac, ICU, and telemetry travelers may care for patients before and after advanced catheter-based heart procedures.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this ICU job in Birmingham
- Review Alabama nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- View live ICU salary data for travel nurses.
- Discover Birmingham salary data for travel nurses.
- View Alabama salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
Explore Birmingham, AL
In the middle of a region rich in history and culture, Birmingham, AL runs a broad hospital network. Recurring coverage keeps travelers in the ICU and medical-surgical units across the metro, with UAB Hospital and Grandview Medical Center among the systems carrying that work. Contracts extend into Hoover, Homewood, and Vestavia Hills, all leafy suburbs south of downtown, and the central interstates tie those communities to the main medical districts for workable commutes. RNs often walk through Railroad Park to decompress between shifts. The interstate spokes are the practical key here, since picking a suburb on the right one can cut a daily drive in half across the spread-out metro.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel ICU · Birmingham, AL · $1,965 /wk