RN - NSU

East Alabama Health

Opelika, Alabama

Posted Aug 5

Unit and setting: Stepdown · Hospital
License: RN licenseRequired Registration/License/Certification
Term: Permanent

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License: Required Registration/License/Certification
License: Alabama Board of Nursing License Check your license
Certification: BLS obtained within 90 days of hireAfter hire · within 90 days
Certification: ACLS obtained within 6 months of hireAfter hire · within 6 months
Certification: NIHSS w/in 90 days of hire/transfer (EAH to assist with certification completion)
Education: Associate’s degree in nursing

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License: Preferred Registration/License/Certification Preferred Experience: Preferred Registration/License/Certification
Certification: PCCN/CCRN Preferred Experience: PCCN/CCRN
Education: BSN Preferred Education: BSN
Experience: 1 to 2 years of previous step-down or med/surg experience Preferred Experience: 1 to 2 years of previous step-down or med/surg experience
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East Alabama Health

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You would be joining East Alabama Health at its Opelika flagship, East Alabama Medical Center on Pepperell Parkway—a 24/7 hospital that anchors a three-hospital system serving eleven counties. The system has grown past 4,100 employees and 400 physicians, with a…

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Each nurse resident paired with an experienced nurse mentor for first year; cohort peer support and educator-led sessions.

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Summary

Eamc mission

At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control.

Position summary

Provides safe therapeutic care for the progressive care patient in a holistic and systematic way. Works cooperatively with the multidisciplinary team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice. Supports a culturally sensitive, individualized plan of care.

Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education. Utilizes standards, guidelines, protocols, or pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes.

Administers medications according to standard nursing practice. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development.

Position qualifications

Minimum Education
Associate’s degree in nursing
Minimum Experience
N/A
Required Registration/License/Certification
Alabama Board of Nursing License
BLS obtained within 90 days of hire
ACLS obtained within 6 months of hire
NIHSS w/in 90 days of hire/transfer (EAH to assist with certification completion)
Preferred Education
BSN
Preferred Experience
1 to 2 years of previous step-down or med/surg experience
Preferred Registration/License/Certification

Pccn/ccrn

Other Requirements N/A

What's around it?

In Opelika, AL

Opelika, ALFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 12% below the US average

Median rent: $950/mo
Household income: $65,004/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Opelika, AL

NeighborhoodsProspective residents in Opelika generally look across a spectrum of historic, established, and newly built neighborhoods. The Downtown Opelika area attracts buyers and renters seeking historic homes, distinct architecture, mature trees, and walkable access to local boutiques and restaurants. For commuters prioritizing interstate convenience, subdivisions located off Gateway Drive provide swift access to Interstate 85. The broader residential market includes established developments like Crestwood Acres, Royal Park Estates, and Lakeshore Estates, alongside newer suburban construction featuring modern layouts and community amenities.

Prospective residents in Opelika generally look across a spectrum of historic, established, and newly built neighborhoods. The Downtown Opelika area attracts buyers and renters seeking historic homes, distinct architecture, mature trees, and walkable access to local boutiques and restaurants.

For commuters prioritizing interstate convenience, subdivisions located off Gateway Drive provide swift access to Interstate 85. The broader residential market includes established developments like Crestwood Acres, Royal Park Estates, and Lakeshore Estates, alongside newer suburban construction featuring modern layouts and community amenities.

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Getting aroundOpelika is situated along the Interstate 85 corridor, offering straightforward road connectivity between Montgomery and Atlanta. The average commute for local workers runs just over seventeen minutes, with minimal congestion compared to larger metropolitan areas. Key arterial roads like Gateway Drive link directly into I-85 and connect Opelika with neighboring Auburn. Because public transportation is virtually nonexistent for daily work shifts, relying on a personal vehicle is essential for hospital commutes.

Opelika is situated along the Interstate 85 corridor, offering straightforward road connectivity between Montgomery and Atlanta. The average commute for local workers runs just over seventeen minutes, with minimal congestion compared to larger metropolitan areas.

Key arterial roads like Gateway Drive link directly into I-85 and connect Opelika with neighboring Auburn. Because public transportation is virtually nonexistent for daily work shifts, relying on a personal vehicle is essential for hospital commutes.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: justinriversrealestate.com Source 4: youtube.com

OutdoorsOutdoor activity centers around Chewacla State Park, a 696-acre destination featuring a scenic lake, waterfall, swimming areas, and a renowned network of hiking and mountain biking trails. In neighboring Auburn, the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center offers quiet nature trails, educational programs, and a dedicated discovery forest playground. Within Opelika and its immediate vicinity, green spaces like Town Creek Park provide manicured walking decks and picnic grounds for low-impact recreation throughout the year.

Outdoor activity centers around Chewacla State Park, a 696-acre destination featuring a scenic lake, waterfall, swimming areas, and a renowned network of hiking and mountain biking trails. In neighboring Auburn, the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center offers quiet nature trails, educational programs, and a dedicated discovery forest playground.

Within Opelika and its immediate vicinity, green spaces like Town Creek Park provide manicured walking decks and picnic grounds for low-impact recreation throughout the year.

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Living in Opelika

Opelika offers relocating nurses a refreshing blend of authentic Southern small-town charm and steady regional growth along the Interstate 85 corridor. Known as the sister city to college-dominated Auburn, Opelika stands apart with its historic railroad heritage, revitalized brick downtown, and distinct community character. Shift workers will appreciate predictable commutes averaging around seventeen minutes, allowing easy transit to regional medical facilities without the gridlock of larger metros. Off-duty life thrives in the walkable downtown core, where local spots like Zazu Gastropub, Dough Pizzeria, and John Emerald Distilling Company offer genuine local dining and relaxation. For active recovery days, the 696-acre Chewacla State Park provides rugged mountain biking trails, waterfalls, and peaceful hiking, while nearby Auburn hosts major SEC sporting events and cultural performances at the Gogue Center. Housing options span from character-filled historic homes near downtown to newer master-planned subdivisions off Gateway Drive. While Opelika lacks mass transit and relies on personal vehicles for daily life, nurses seeking a supportive community, accessible outdoor recreation, and a calmer pace will find it an ideal home base.

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