Stepdown Travel Nurse Job in Birmingham, AL | Variable (3x12)
UAB St. Vincent's
Birmingham, AL
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Travel RN
Stepdown Nurse in Birmingham, AL
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$1,965
Specialty
Stepdown
Travel · RN
Shift
Variable
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/02
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 St. Vincent's. 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
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Location: Birmingham, AL 35205 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Variable (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.
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 – 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
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.
How extensive are maternity and neonatal services at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham?
Birth suites support labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum care, while the Women and Children's Center includes an obstetric emergency room and a Level III NICU. L&D and NICU travelers may work with both routine and higher-risk maternal-newborn cases.
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 Stepdown 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 Stepdown · Birmingham, AL · $1,965 /wk