Registered Nurse, Med/ Surg, Night

Selma, Alabama

Join Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL, a 175-bed, Joint Commission-accredited community hospital that serves as a critical healthcare hub in the region. Vaughan Regional Medical Center is a community hospital.

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted May 22

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Shift and hours: Nights Registered Nurse, Med/ Surg, Night
Unit and setting: Med/ Surg · Hospital Registered Nurse, Med/ Surg, Night
License: RN license License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of ALRegistered Nurse license in Alabama
Term: Permanent $20,000 Sign on Bonus available for Full Time position.Full time

Do you qualify?

License: Registered Nurse license in Alabama License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of AL Check your license
Certification: BLS within 30 days of hireAfter hire · within 30 days from hire Basic Life Support (BLS)--must be BLS certified within 30 days from hire date.
Education: associate's degree Associate’s degree required

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What it pays

Sign-on bonus: $20,000
Bonus: $20,000 sign-on bonus $20,000 Sign on Bonus available for Full Time position.Full Time position

Benefits

$20,000 sign-on bonus for Full Time position

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The role and schedule

Day to day: provide direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process Provide planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of
Day to day: develop nursing care plans with patients, family and interdisciplinary staff Develop nursing care plans in coordination with patients, family, and interdisciplinary staff as
Day to day: communicate changes in patient's clinical condition to physicians, supervisor/manager and co-workers Communicate changes in patient's clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing
Day to day: participate in discharge planning process Participate in discharge planning process.
Details: 175-bed hospital a 175-bed, Joint Commission-accredited community hospital

The workplace

Vaughan Regional Medical Center

Community Hospital

You would be walking into Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, Alabama—a regional hospital where nurse hiring posts talk about a 4:1 patient ratio and flexible schedules. Sign-on bonuses, relocation help, and a night shift differential show up in public…

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Flexible schedules mentioned in nurse hiring posts

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$20,000 Sign on Bonus available for Full Time position.

Join Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL, a 175-bed, Joint Commission–accredited community hospital that serves as a critical healthcare hub in the region. Vaughan delivers a full complement of hospital services, including emergency care, to the Black Belt area of southern Alabama. As part of ScionHealth, Vaughan combines system strength with strong local impact so that you can make your mark where your work truly matters.

As a Registered Nurse / RN you will

Provide planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of

Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation.

Develop nursing care plans in coordination with patients, family, and interdisciplinary staff as

necessary.

Communicate changes in patient's clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing

Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate.

Participate in discharge planning process.

Qualifications

Minimum Education Associate’s degree required

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)--must be BLS certified within 30 days from hire date.

Required Skills

License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of AL

What's around it?

In Selma, AL

Selma, AL

Living costs about 11% below the US average

Life in Selma, AL

NeighborhoodsMedical professionals looking for housing typically explore Old Town for its historic character and distinctive Southern architecture, or look just north to Valley Grande for a quieter, semi-rural residential community. Within Selma proper, areas like Selma East feature mid-century single-family homes and small apartment setups, though availability is modest. Those wanting acreage or newer suburban developments often commute from surrounding Dallas County communities or Valley Grande.

Medical professionals looking for housing typically explore Old Town for its historic character and distinctive Southern architecture, or look just north to Valley Grande for a quieter, semi-rural residential community. Within Selma proper, areas like Selma East feature mid-century single-family homes and small apartment setups, though availability is modest.

Those wanting acreage or newer suburban developments often commute from surrounding Dallas County communities or Valley Grande.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: areavibes.com Source 3: neighborhoodscout.com

Getting aroundCommuting in Selma is straightforward, with typical drive times averaging under twenty minutes across the city and Dallas County. Personal vehicles are an absolute necessity for healthcare workers, as over ninety percent of workers commute by car, while public transit and bicycle infrastructure are virtually non-existent. Routes connecting central medical centers with outlying areas like Valley Grande or across the Alabama River generally face minimal traffic delays.

Commuting in Selma is straightforward, with typical drive times averaging under twenty minutes across the city and Dallas County. Personal vehicles are an absolute necessity for healthcare workers, as over ninety percent of workers commute by car, while public transit and bicycle infrastructure are virtually non-existent.

Routes connecting central medical centers with outlying areas like Valley Grande or across the Alabama River generally face minimal traffic delays.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: livability.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation centers largely on the Alabama River and nearby historical natural parks. Just southwest of town, Old Cahawba Archaeological Park—located at the site of Alabama's first permanent state capital—offers walking trails, canoeing along the Cahaba and Alabama rivers, and birdwatching through historic ruins. Residents also spend time on local waterways for boating and fishing throughout the extended warm seasons.

Outdoor recreation centers largely on the Alabama River and nearby historical natural parks. Just southwest of town, Old Cahawba Archaeological Park—located at the site of Alabama's first permanent state capital—offers walking trails, canoeing along the Cahaba and Alabama rivers, and birdwatching through historic ruins.

Residents also spend time on local waterways for boating and fishing throughout the extended warm seasons.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: selma-al.gov Source 2: thehonestlocal.com

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Employer relocation terms

Relocation assistance offered for nurses (amount not specified)

Research estimate · Vaughan Regional Medical Center · eligibility varies by role

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As of 2025Source: facebook.com

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Living in Selma

Relocating to Selma places nurses at the core of defining American history, where landmarks like the Edmund Pettus Bridge, Brown Chapel AME Church, and the National Voting Rights Museum shape daily civic life. Day-to-day living is centered around a relaxed pace and brief commutes that rarely exceed twenty minutes. Housing in town features historic architectural homes in Old Town and mid-century residences in Selma East, while many medical workers prefer the quiet, semi-rural setting of neighboring Valley Grande just to the north. Outdoor recreation revolves around the Alabama River and hiking or paddling through ghost-town ruins at Old Cahawba Archaeological Park. However, moving here requires realistic expectations regarding amenities: nightlife, specialized dining, and late-night food options are sparse, with Montgomery serving as the go-to destination for broader city entertainment. Safety concerns after dark and municipal economic hurdles are common themes among locals, making a reliable vehicle essential and neighborhood selection paramount for nurses seeking a purposeful rural-metro healthcare assignment.

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As of 2026Source 1: selma-al.gov Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: facebook.com Source 4: niche.com

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