Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in Birmingham, AL | Days (4x10)
UAB Hospital
Birmingham, AL
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Travel RN
Operating Room Nurse in Birmingham, AL
Weekly Pay
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$2,357
Specialty
Operating Room
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
4×10 hrs
Start Date
10/26
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Operating Room travel nurse job in Birmingham, Alabama, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) contract at UAB Hospital. This role pays $2,357 per week and follows a Days shift with a 4x10 schedule. Read more
Job Details
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Facility: UAB Hospital
- — Quick Feedback
- — High Extension Rate
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Location: Birmingham, AL 35233 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (4x10)
- EMR System: Cerner
Responsibilities
- Circulate for surgical procedures and, when trained and assigned, perform the scrub role across assigned service lines
- Advocate for patient safety under anesthesia, verifying required consent and site documentation and participating in surgical time-outs
- Monitor and protect the sterile field, performing and reconciling instrument, sponge, and sharps counts with the perioperative team
- Anticipate surgeon and team needs, managing supplies, equipment, positioning, and specimen handling per facility protocol
Travel Operating Room Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Operating Room experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Alabama and national regulatory bodies.
UAB Hospital — Birmingham, AL
Birmingham, AL
UAB Hospital is the academic medical center of UAB Medicine in Birmingham — one of the largest hospitals in the United States and Alabama's leading tertiary and quaternary referral center.
- 1,207-bed academic medical center (University of Alabama at Birmingham) — the 5th-largest hospital in the U.S., with a deep, high-acuity case mix across nearly every specialty Read More
- Alabama's only ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center — re-verified in 2025 and managing roughly 35% of the state's trauma; a high-acuity emergency and trauma environment
- Magnet-recognized for nursing excellence (ANCC) — the only Magnet-designated hospital in Alabama
- Comprehensive Transplant Institute (the state's leading organ transplant program) and the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center (NCI-designated), with nationally ranked cardiac, neurosurgery, and other specialty programs
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FAQs – Operating Room Travel Nurse Jobs Near Birmingham, AL
Are there other Operating Room travel nursing jobs near Birmingham, Alabama?
Yes! Advantis Medical frequently staffs Operating Room travel RN jobs in nearby areas. For your convenience, our similar jobs are sorted by distance so you can quickly review jobs that are close by.
If more than one contract looks like a fit, selecting “I’m Interested” on multiple assignments can give you more options to discuss with your recruiter.
What certifications are required for this travel OR job?
Most travel OR positions require:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- CNOR (preferred or required for many roles)
Will I need experience with specific surgical cases for this OR assignment?
Most travel OR jobs look for recent perioperative experience in the role listed, such as circulating or scrubbing. Required experience may also depend on the facility’s surgical specialties, case types, equipment, and call expectations. Click “I’m Interested” to connect with a recruiter about assignment-specific requirements.
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.
How does UAB Hospital's Level I trauma role shape the work for travel nurses in Birmingham?
Alabama's only ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center, re-verified in 2025, UAB Hospital is a 1,207-bed academic medical center with a deep, high-acuity case mix across nearly every specialty.
UAB Hospital is the only Magnet-designated hospital in Alabama — what does that mean for travel nurses?
Its ANCC Magnet recognition signals a strong nursing environment at the state's leading academic referral center.
What transplant and cancer programs does UAB Hospital offer travel nurses?
The Comprehensive Transplant Institute is the state's leading organ transplant program, alongside the NCI-designated O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center and nationally ranked cardiac and neurosurgery programs.
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
Licensing in Alabama
Compact license accepted. Alabama is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you.
See the Alabama Licensing Center →
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 Operating Room · Birmingham, AL · $2,357 /wk