Children's of Alabama is a specialty hospital, so the case mix runs deep rather than wide. Per-diem means you set the rhythm — pick up when it works, step back when it doesn't.
About this role
The staff nurse is a professional nurse who, with minimal supervision, is responsible for providing nursing care to patients. Patient care includes assessment, interventions, and reassessments of the patient. The nurse is also responsible for planning, implementing, educating, and evaluating care of patients/caregivers. The Imaging Sedation Nurse will prepare, monitor, and recover patients requiring sedation for CT and MRI at Children's South and will also work at the main campus to screen sedation patients by phone and assist in all areas of Imaging as needed.
Skills for this role
Patient Care
Requirements
Current RN license in the State of Alabama or NLC Multi State
Current BLS certification
PALS certification preferred
Minimum of two years clinical nursing experience
Minimum of one year recent critical care experience
Pediatric experience preferred
Graduate of accredited school of nursing with ADN, BSN, or MSN
Ability to use medical equipment, patient records, reports, and computer
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Childcare
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Life insurance
About the employer
CA
Children's of Alabama
Specialty Hospital
Children's of Alabama is a pediatric healthcare facility located in Birmingham, Alabama (35233). The specialty care services described include renal and liver transplant, nephrotic syndrome, hematuria, end-stage renal disease (ESSRD), and post-COVID care, supported by a team of six Board…
What reviewers appreciate
+Predictable day shift schedule, Monday through Friday with no weekend or night shifts indicated for this role
+4-day work week offering consistent hours and potential work-life balance
+Robust multidisciplinary team including pharmacy, nutrition, financial coordinators, and psycho-social support
What reviewers flag
−Complex, high-acuity pediatric patient population including transplant and ESRD cases may require specialized knowledge and ongoing training
−Nurses may need to work across multiple specialty areas (nephrology, hepatology, infectious disease, post-COVID) requiring broad clinical competencies
−No salary, benefits, or broader workplace culture information available from provided sources to fully evaluate the employment package
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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