Med Surg Travel Nurse Job in Birmingham, AL | Variable (3x12)
UAB St. Vincent's - East
Birmingham, AL
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Travel RN
Med Surg Nurse in Birmingham, AL
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$1,965
Specialty
Med Surg
Travel · RN
Shift
Variable
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/02
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Med Surg travel nurse job in Birmingham, Alabama, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Med Surg Registered Nurse (RN) contract at UAB St. Vincent's - East. This role pays $1,965 per week and follows a Variable shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: UAB St. Vincent's - East
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Location: Birmingham, AL 35235 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Variable (3x12)
Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of patients with acute and chronic medical-surgical conditions, including postoperative care when assigned
- Perform thorough assessments and monitor for changes in condition, escalating concerns promptly
- Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments as ordered
- Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers with the interdisciplinary care team
Travel Med Surg Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Med Surg experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Alabama and national regulatory bodies.
UAB St. Vincent's East — Birmingham, AL
Birmingham, AL
UAB St. Vincent's East is an acute care hospital northeast of Birmingham, near Trussville, with emergency, medical and surgical services.
- The hospital emergency department cares for adults and children with severe illness or injury, with on-site CT, ultrasound and access to cardiac, stroke and surgical specialists. Read More
- Medical-surgical care includes patients with pneumonia, COPD, stroke, diverticulitis, cardiovascular disease and blood-glucose or blood-pressure disorders.
- The medical ICU treats adults and older patients with complex medical needs. The hospital also has a cardiovascular ICU.
- Operative services include orthopedic, cardiac, gastrointestinal and urologic surgery, alongside the hospital's bariatric and thoracic surgery programs.
- The affiliated East Cancer Treatment Center combines medical, surgical and radiation oncology, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted drugs and stereotactic radiation treatments.
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FAQs – Med Surg Travel Nurse Jobs Near Birmingham, AL
What certifications are required for Med Surg travel nursing jobs?
Med Surg travel nursing jobs require current BLS certification, and some units also require ACLS. Confirm the facility’s requirements with your recruiter.
How much experience do I need for a Med Surg travel nursing assignment?
Many facilities look for at least one to two years of recent Med Surg experience for travel positions. You should be comfortable managing multiple patients, prioritizing care, and handling admissions and discharges. Requirements vary by facility, and some units may also expect telemetry experience.
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 nursing assignment can travelers expect at UAB St. Vincent's East?
UAB St. Vincent's East is an acute-care hospital with emergency, medical-surgical, ICU, cardiovascular, cancer, orthopedic, and surgical services. Travelers may see a broad adult inpatient population within a community-hospital setting.
Which critical-care populations are treated at UAB St. Vincent's East?
The hospital has both a medical ICU and cardiovascular ICU. Critical-care travelers may care for patients with complex medical illness, cardiovascular disease, and postoperative needs.
What specialty services add variety for travel nurses at St. Vincent's East?
Surgical services include orthopedic, cardiac, GI, urologic, bariatric, and thoracic procedures, while the affiliated cancer center provides medical, surgical, and radiation oncology. That creates opportunities for surgical, oncology, and acute-care travelers across multiple service lines.
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 Med Surg job in Birmingham
- Review Alabama nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- Discover Birmingham salary data for travel nurses.
- View Alabama salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
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 Med Surg · Birmingham, AL · $1,965 /wk