Local Contract

Local Contract Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Birmingham, AL
Custom Healthcare Solutions
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Flexible

$52/hour

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Overview

Start Date03/16/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftDays, Nights, Flexible
Duration11 weeks
Setting
Inpatient

Pay

Estimated pay

$52/hour

Description

Registered Nurse (RN)

Birmingham, AL Hospital is hiring Registered Nurses (RN) for DAY or NIGHT shifts

13 week or longer

March Start Dates (ASAP Preferred)

3x12s, 12 hour shifts, rotate every other weekend

$52/HR Local pay

Contact me for stipend breakdown if traveling.

EPIC

1:4 ratio

2 years RN Bedside experience BLS, ACLS critical drips, trachs, ventilator experience required Acuity: Highest acuity would be those patients on vents with vasoactive drips that we are titrating up. Lowest acuity would be a patient getting 6-8 weeks of IV antibiotics. Critical Drips include Vasopressin, Levophed, Dopamine and some sedations as we titrate the drip UP. Once we start titrating the drip down or we are not titrating at the time, the drip is no longer critical. Drips like Amiodarone, Heparin, NonTitrated Cardizem, and such are not considered critical drips Nurse Patient Ratios Typical load is 4-5:1 (you will have patients w/trachs and some on stable vents) High acuity patients will result in a 2-3:1 EHR We are on EPIC Our nurses are expected to draw their own labs We use Omnicell for Med dispense. Orientation You will only get one 12 hours shift of orientation After that one shift of orientation, you are expected to take your own team of patients. Successful nurse for this engagement are those with critical skills and experience in drips, vents, and various modes of oxygen delivery including Vents, HHF, Vapotherm, etc… Working a stepdown floor is also beneficial. The nurse must be able to handle a 5 patient assignment and deliver organized care. The contract is a 13-week contract with a minimum expectation to work every other weekend.

Employer

Custom Healthcare Solutions

Response timewithin a day

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About Birmingham, AL

As a travel 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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