RN – Medical-Surgical Cardiology
Birmingham, AL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Cardiology position on a night shift schedule, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and an active AL or compact RN license.

Details

• Located on the 2 West floor of a 595-bed acute care hospital in Birmingham, AL
• Observation/Step-Down unit with 30 beds and a 1:6 patient ratio
• Patient population includes pre- and post-heart cath, general cardiology (chest pain, hypertension), and med/surg patients
• Charting is done in Cerner EMR
• Night shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM, 3x12 schedule
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Travelers are first to float, within scope, including to affiliated facilities within a 25-mile radius

Requirements

• Active AL or compact RN license required and must be in hand at time of consideration
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required — American Red Cross is not accepted
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification from AHA required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg experience required; cardiology experience preferred
• Certifications must not be expired or expiring within 30 days of start date
• Candidate's SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Navy scrubs required
• Joint Commission-accredited facility recognized for excellence in stroke care, cardiovascular services, and surgical care
• Facility holds Primary Stroke Center certification and Get With the Guidelines® Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke from the American Heart Association
• Conveniently located near Birmingham-area attractions including the Birmingham Zoo, Botanical Gardens, and the Homewood/SoHo District