The University of Alabama
Academic medical center in Alabama
- $41k–$74k/yr posted pay across 5 roles
- Hiring days
From 7 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 17, 2026Sources
The short version
Cath Lab RN roles have been advertised with a $10,000 sign-on bonus, including for nurses willing to train into the lab rather than arriving with lab hours already logged.
For experienced nursesSources
Med/Surg night shift at UAB St. Vincent's has carried a $10,000 sign-on bonus, so the nights differential is not the only money on the table.
For experienced nursesSources
Abdominal transplant has posted a $5,000 sign-on bonus for RNs, a specialty line worth asking about if you are moving for a specific unit.
If you are moving hereSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- LPNs and LVNs: 2 of 7 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
$5,000.00
Sign-on bonus for Transplant Nurse (RN) in Abdominal Transplant Unit
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- Sign-on bonus
$10,000.00
Sign-on bonus for Med/Surg RN night shift at UAB St. Vincent's
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- Sign-on bonus
$10,000.00
Sign-on bonus for Cath Lab RN (experienced or train to Cath Lab)
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Campus environment and benefits
- Staff commend the attractive grounds, campus beauty, and solid institutional benefits package.
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As of 2020Source: glassdoor.com- Compensation and leadership
- Reviewers report below-market pay for lower-tier roles, limited career progression, and siloed administration.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Parking costs
- Employees note that parking availability is restricted and requires out-of-pocket payroll fees.
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The hard parts
Reviewers report below-market pay in lower-tier roles, career progression that stalls, and administration that works in silos — and parking is restricted and comes out of your paycheck.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Tuscaloosa, AL
With a cost of living about 12% below the national average, Tuscaloosa pairs 15-minute commutes to DCH Regional Medical Center with Black Warrior River views. Relocating nurses bypass campus game-day gridlock by settling across the river in quiet Northport subdivisions like Huntington or central Forest Lake, recharging off-shift with craft coffee at Monarch Espresso Bar.
Browse roles in Tuscaloosa- Metro price level · Tuscaloosa area
- 12% below the national average
- BEA index 87.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,055/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $51,464/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 5 roles with a stated shift, 5 are day shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to The University of Alabama, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at The University of Alabama
LPN I - UMC Pediatrics
$20–$24/hr
- LPN
- Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some evening hours required
- University Medical Center Pediatrics Clinic
LPN I - UMC Pediatrics
$20–$24/hr
- LPN
- Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some evening hours required
- University Medical Center Pediatrics Clinic
College Only Search - Coordinator of Education Abroad - Assistant/Associate Professor
Alabama
- RN
- Compact license OK
- RN
Sources
- facebook.com/uabmedicinecareers/posts/are-you-a-cath-lab-technologist-with-at-least-two-years-of-experience-our-new-25/1450720840421496
The short version, Nursing here
- facebook.com/uabstvincents/posts/why-not-give-yourself-the-gift-of-15000-this-holiday-season-by-joining-our-team-/752042726957582
The short version, Nursing here
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-UAB-Medicine-EI_IE111877.11,23.htm
The short version, Nursing here
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-The-University-of-Alabama-E3014-RVW36918546.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2020
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/University-of-Alabama-at-Birmingham-Reviews-E33883.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
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