ICU Registered Nurse
Birmingham, AL
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,008/weekOverview
- Start Date07/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Job Title
Travel RN – Cardiovascular Surgery Unit (CVSU)
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts | 36 Hours Guaranteed Per Week
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to post-cardiac surgery patients in a cardiovascular surgery unit setting
- Monitor patients using GE monitoring equipment and document care using Cerner EMR?
- Maintain a patient ratio of 4:1, delivering safe and effective cardiac-focused nursing care
- Fulfill weekend shift requirements as part of the 6-week schedule rotation (4 weekend shifts per cycle)
- Float to other ICUs and, at times, med-surg units as needed
Required Qualifications
- Active RN licensure in good standing
- Minimum 2 years of experience in cardiac or cardiovascular surgery nursing
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications (all AHA-issued)
- Hands-on experience with cardiac/cardiovascular surgery patient populations
- Ability to work night shifts (18:30–07:00)
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Broader cardiac nursing background beyond CV surgery
- Outgoing, team-oriented personality with strong interpersonal communication skills
Why Join Us
- Work in a comprehensive, accredited cardiovascular care facility recognized for excellence in cardiovascular services
- Gain experience in a specialized 11-bed CVSU within a large, full-service healthcare campus serving a diverse patient population
Employer
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.
The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.
Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.
Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others
About Birmingham, AL
As a Travel Surgical ICU Nurse in Birmingham, AL here's what you should know:- Cost of living well below the national average, housing costs nearly a quarter of the price compared to the average nationwide
- Average summer highs: 89°F, Average winter lows: 33°F
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find
- Car friendliness is high, public transportation options are available but not as extensive as in larger cities
- Diverse population, wide age range, potential common health issues include cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity.
- Birmingham has a large population of travel nurses
- 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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