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Registered Nurse Surgical SICU Full Time Days Weekends

Baptist Health

Birmingham, Alabama

Eligibility
RNSurgical ICU
Shift
Days
Unit
SICU

Posted Jul 23

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Days
Weekends
Weekends required
Term
Permanent
On the floor
Charge shifts · Precepting expected
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

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About this role

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital

Surgical ICU / SICU

Full Time Days Weekend plan

Responsibilities

Patient-Centered Care & Advocacy: Assesses patient needs, develops and revises individualized care plans, monitors progress, prioritizes care, and serves as a patient and family advocate. Age-Appropriate Competency: Demonstrates knowledge and skills for age-specific care, including growth and development principles, unit-specific procedures, and equipment use. Team Leadership & Collaboration: Functions as preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, or clinician; coordinates care, delegates appropriately, and communicates with interdisciplinary teams.

Professional Role Modeling: Supports hospital and nursing goals, practices compassionate care, maintains legal and ethical standards, and fosters respectful relationships. Documentation & Compliance: Maintains accurate, consistent patient records meeting regulatory standards and adheres to hospital policies, attendance, and safety guidelines. Continuous Learning & Development: Engages in professional development, attends trainings, mentors staff and students, and partners with leadership to identify growth needs.

Quality Improvement & Problem Solving: Participates in committees, peer review, performance improvement initiatives, and applies evidence-based practice to resolve issues effectively. Operational Excellence: Ensures efficient use of supplies, maintains a clean and organized work area, and performs all other duties as assigned.

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Requirements

  • RN
  • Graduate of an approved school of nursing
  • Current State of Alabama RN license
  • Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification
  • ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC required for certain areas
  • SICU experience

Place

City
Birmingham, Alabama
Median rent
$1,107/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$46,051/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
8% below the national average

Birmingham area index 91.6, where 100 is the national average.

With living costs about 8% below the national average, your RN salary stretches further in Birmingham. Build your career at UAB Medical Center, then unwind in Avondale's craft brewery scene or stroll the downtown greenway at Railroad Park. The Magic City pairs major medical opportunity with genuine Southern ease.

Map showing the location of Birmingham, AL
Approximate location in Birmingham, AL. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

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

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ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

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