Stepdown Travel Nurse Job in Birmingham, AL | Nights (3x12)

UAB Hospital Birmingham, AL
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Travel RN
Stepdown Nurse in Birmingham, AL
Weekly Pay
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$1,973
Specialty
Stepdown
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
10/26
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Stepdown travel nurse job in Birmingham, Alabama, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) contract at UAB Hospital. This role pays $1,973 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

In this Stepdown travel nursing job, you will provide progressive care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this Stepdown travel nurse job in Birmingham, AL, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: UAB Hospital
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    • — High Extension Rate
  • Location: Birmingham, AL 35233
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (3x12)
  • EMR System: Cerner

Responsibilities

  • Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
  • Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
  • Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
  • Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned

Travel Stepdown Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Stepdown experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Alabama and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – Stepdown Travel Nurse Jobs Near Birmingham, AL

What certifications am I required to have for travel Stepdown jobs?
Most require BLS and ACLS. Neuro and stroke step-down postings often list NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, and some cardiac step-down units add a dysrhythmia exam. PCCN, AACN's progressive care certification, is a relevant plus; step-down hours can count toward its practice-hour requirement when they involve direct care of acutely ill adults.
Can I take a travel Stepdown job with ICU or Med Surg experience?
Sometimes. ICU experience often transfers well, while Med Surg or Med Surg/Tele experience may be considered when it includes continuous monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and relevant infusions. The facility determines whether your background matches the unit's acuity and responsibilities.
What kind of units to Stepdown travel nurse assignment cover?
Stepdown units may focus on cardiac, neuro, surgical, trauma, or general medical patients. One unit may regularly manage post-cath patients and cardiac drips, while another may focus on stroke, post-craniotomy, chest tubes, or complex postoperative care. Reviewing the unit’s patient mix and permitted therapies is important
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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