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LPN Staff - Surgical Trauma ICU Step Down - FT - 1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System

Huntsville, Alabama

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LPNNew grads welcomed

Posted Aug 12, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 13, 2026

What the posting states

Shift
Days
Orientation & support
Residency program · Additional Skills/Abilities: BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period.

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Overview: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs a broad array of nursing tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse or provider. The individual provides direct patient care for diverse patient populations that vary in gender, age, socioeconomic status, education, physical and mental abilities, locations, sexual lifestyle, and racial and ethnic background. The LPN implements technical nursing procedures according to established policies and procedures and plan of care, assists and reinforces routine patient education, and documents patient care appropriately. The LPN communicates and interacts with other team members to facilitate teamwork and delivery of quality care. Qualifications: Education: Graduate of State board School of Practical Nursing with current Alabama or multi-state licensure. Experience: Experienced/New Graduate Additional Skills/Abilities: BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period. About Us: Build your career with us At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you’ll find meaningful work, supportive teams and opportunities to grow within a locally governed, nonprofit health system committed to the communities we serve. Our workplace culture has earned national recognition, including Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026 and Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers 2025. Huntsville Hospital is the region’s primary referral center for advanced and specialty care, home to a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU and North Alabama’s Level I Trauma Center. Together, our three Madison County hospitals have 971 licensed beds and offer career opportunities across a wide range of specialties and care settings. Employees have access to continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a partner in the U. S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program. Huntsville Hospital Benefits: We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more! Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System: Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/why-hh-health/benefits/benefits-at-huntsville-hospital/ Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al

Skills for this role

Direct patient careTechnical nursing proceduresPatient educationDocumentationCare plan implementationMedical treatment implementation

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • LPN

Benefits

  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Life insurance

About the employer

Huntsville Hospital Health System
Health system employer

You would be applying into Huntsville Hospital Health System in Huntsville, Alabama. The surrounding city is where the concrete picture is clearest right now: cost of living sits about 7% below the national level, most commutes fall in the 15–30…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Huntsville cost of living about 7% below the national price level
  • Alabama compact-license state
  • Typical area commutes about 15–30 minutes

What reviewers flag

  • No usable pay figures from postings or stated web ranges yet
  • No validated residency, tuition support, loan help, or career-ladder detail
  • Scheduling, float policy, charge opportunities, and EHR system not documented
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Living in Huntsville, AL

Known as 'Rocket City' for its NASA and aerospace roots, Huntsville blends Southern charm with a surprising tech-forward energy. Nurses relocating here find a growing metro framed by Monte Sano Mountain and the Tennessee River Valley, plus a revitalized downtown with breweries, shops, and greenway trails.

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Metro price level · Huntsville area
93.1
7% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,171/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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