UAB Medicine

Academic Medical Center · Birmingham, AL

22
open roles, live count: $55k–$118k/yr
posted pay across 8 roles: 3.3
Google rating

On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

Setting: Academic Medical Center
Shifts hiring now: Days 12 · Rotating 3 · Nights 2 · Evenings 1 · Weekends only 1

Benefits

Benefits for eligible positions include robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, and qualification as an employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

The city

Living in Birmingham, AL

Birmingham blends Southern hospitality with a revitalized urban core. Nurses relocating here find affordable living, a growing medical district, and easy access to hiking trails in the nearby Appalachian foothills. The metro offers a comfortable mix of city amenities and outdoor space.

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Metro price level · Birmingham area: 8% below the national average; BEA index 91.6 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,107/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $46,051/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

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Who they are

UAB Medicine is a $6+ billion academic health system based in Birmingham, Alabama, comprising a network of academic and community hospitals and clinics. As part of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, it combines award-winning patient care with advanced technology and academic excellence.

Academic Medical Center · Birmingham
Hiring days & rotating & nights
Sign-on bonus · 1 role

More about UAB Medicine

UAB Medicine was named among Becker's Healthcare '150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare' in 2025, recognized for its values-driven culture, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing investments in employee growth and satisfaction. It was one of just three organizations in Alabama named to this list and the only one in Central Alabama. For nurses, UAB Medicine offers career opportunities across hospital and ambulatory settings, utilizing evidence-based frameworks like the AACN Synergy Model for patient care delivery. The organization emphasizes professional development, educational assistance, and a collaborative team environment, with nursing roles spanning critical care, clinical, and flexi/PRN positions.

Vision: UAB is a world-class research university and academic health system committed to understanding and improving the human experience. Mission: UAB enriches society and improves health and well-being through transformational educational experiences, groundbreaking research, innovation and entrepreneurship, community engagement, and world-class patient care. Shared Values (We CARE): Collaborate (work as a team for the greater good), Act with integrity (be accountable and always do the right thing), Respect all (champion diversity and opportunities for all, with civility), Excel (innovate and strive for excellence in everything).

Working here

Culture and working life

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What to consider

On Indeed, UAB Medicine holds an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 1,717 reviews. Detailed sub-ratings include: Work-life balance 3.8/5, Pay and benefits 3.8/5, Job security and advancement 3.6/5, Management 3.4/5, and Culture 3.7/5. Employees highlight feeling personal appreciation, a clear sense of purpose, and the ability to learn new things as positive aspects.

The good

Named among Becker's Healthcare '150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare' (2025) for values-driven culture and employee well-being
Part of a $6+ billion health system with extensive resources, advanced technology, and broad career opportunities across Alabama
Comprehensive benefits including educational assistance, paid parental leave, employee wellness programs, and PSLF qualification
Employees report feeling personal appreciation and a clear sense of purpose in their work
Academic medical center environment offering strong opportunities to learn new things and grow professionally
Recognized for ongoing investments in employee growth, engagement, and satisfaction

The hard parts

Management received the lowest sub-rating at 3.4 out of 5 on Indeed, indicating potential leadership concerns
Job security and advancement rated 3.6/5, suggesting some employee uncertainty about career progression
Culture rated 3.7/5, below top-tier thresholds and indicating room for improvement in workplace environment
Overall rating of 3.9/5, while solid, leaves room for improvement compared to highest-rated healthcare employers

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

Relationship: Direct employer
Roles last seen active: Sep 8, 2026
Website: uabmedicine.org ↗

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Units hiring now

Open counts come from the live roles below. Grouped as the postings state them.

EmergencyDays 12 open
Float-PoolNights 22 open
NICURotating 1 · Weekends only 12 open
EndoscopyDays 11 open
Highlands 5 NorthDays 11 open
L&DDays 11 open

Open roles

Current openings at UAB Medicine

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