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Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Services

North Alabama Medical Center is a community hospital.

Posted Oct 19 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour evenings
License
RN license
Term
Permanent

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North Alabama Medical Center
Community Hospital

North Alabama Medical Center (NAMC) is a community hospital located in Florence, Alabama, and is part of the Lifepoint Health system. The facility serves the Shoals region of north Alabama, providing quality care close to home and investing in the…

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Emergency is open from year one. Fellowships take new grads. Watch their application dates.

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Posted on North Alabama Medical Center’s careers page.

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Your experience matters North Alabama Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being, so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse of Emergency Services, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® .

Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team At North Alabama Medical Center, our Emergency Department is supported by a collaborative team of 70 RNs and nursing support staff. We care for approximately 46,000 patients annually, making us one of the largest and busiest emergency departments within the LifePoint system and throughout the region.

This fast-paced, team-oriented environment provides valuable hands-on experience, where every shift is meaningful, engaging, and impactful. Our 24/7, 36-bed Emergency Department team blends advanced clinical expertise with compassionate, patient-focused care. We also offer OASIS Emergency Services, an eight-bed unit dedicated to senior patients.

This specialized unit provides a calmer environment with specially trained staff and access to a gerontologist, ensuring coordinated, patient-centered care across the continuum. How you’ll contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role

Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family. Assists patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs. Evaluates patient and family learning needs and provides appropriate education based on age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.

Schedule

3x12 Mid Shift What we’re looking for Associate’s degree in nursing required; bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred BCLS required ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred; must be obtained within 30 days of employment. 2-3 years of experience preferred, but new grads welcomed to apply. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement package and company match and performance bonus.

Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. Connect with our recruiting specialist, Leah Pennington, to hear more: Text: 615-813-6806 | Email: leah.pennington@lifepointhealth.net More about North Alabama Medical Center North Alabama Medical Center  is a 263-bed facility offering the community's only open-heart surgery site, a complete line of women's and children's services and a complete line of medical and imaging services.

We are a Certified Chest Pain center and recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence by the American Heart/American Stroke Association. North Alabama Medical Center's 24-hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.

EEOC Statement

“North Alabama Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Alabama Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

What's around it?

In Florence, AL

Florence, ALFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 15% below the US average

Median rent
$820/mo
Household income
$52,174/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Florence, AL

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