Travel Contract

Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Birmingham, AL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,791/week

Posted Today

Overview

Start Date04/20/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,791/week

Benefits

Referral bonus
School loan reimbursement
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Company provided housing options
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Pet insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Health savings account
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Dental benefits

Qualifications

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Education

Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

License

Alabama Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel Assignment

Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

Discipline: Registered Nurse (RN)
Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Shift: PM
Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed
Weekend Hours: Every other weekend
Call Requirements: None specified
Number of Openings: 1
Float Requirements: Must be able to float to any ICU unit

Unit Information

Unit: SICU (Surgical ICU)
Number of Beds: 12
Patient Ratios: 2:1
Patient Types: Surgical, vascular, and ICU patients

Required Certifications

ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
BLS (Basic Life Support)
NIH certification

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid RN license in Alabama
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
ACLS certification
BLS certification
NIHSS certification

Work Environment & Dress Code

Scrub color: Navy
No fake nails allowed

Additional Notes

Patient care involves critical and surgical cases in a 12-bed ICU setting with a 2:1 patient ratio.
The role requires flexibility to float to other ICU units as needed.
The position is a travel contract with a 13-week duration.

This opportunity is suitable for experienced ICU RNs seeking a travel assignment in a critical care setting with a focus on surgical and vascular patients.

Employer

Host Healthcare

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About

At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.

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About Birmingham, AL

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Birmingham, AL here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Cost of living well below the national average, housing costs nearly a quarter of the price compared to the average nationwide

Weather

Average summer highs: 89°F, Average winter lows: 33°F

Furnished Housing

Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, public transportation options are available but not as extensive as in larger cities

Demographics

Diverse population, wide age range, potential common health issues include cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity.
Birmingham has a large population of travel nurses

Things to Do

Numerous restaurants offering diverse culinary experiences, vibrant art and music scene, various sports activities, and beautiful outdoor attractions such as Vulcan Park and Museum, and the Birmingham Zoo

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