Travel Contract

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical
Birmingham, Alabama
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

$1,758-1,841/week
Posted Yesterday
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Job info

Job Opportunity: RN - Med Surg (Travel)

Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Contract Length: 13 weeks


Position Details

  • Discipline / Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical
  • Shift: 7 PM
  • Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed
  • Weekend Hours: Every other weekend
  • Call Requirements: None
  • Number of Openings: 1
  • Float Requirements: Will float depending on house staffing

Unit Information

  • Unit: 4 West
  • Number of Beds: 30
  • Patient Ratios: 6:1
  • EMR System: Cerner
  • Patient Population: Medical surgical and post-op surgery patients

Required Qualifications

  • Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty (Medical Surgical)
  • Required Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Must Have Skills/Experience:
    • Medical Surgical nursing
    • Orthopedics
    • Post-operative care

Preferred Qualifications

  • Time management skills
  • Experience in medical surgical nursing

Work Environment & Culture

  • Friendly, compassionate team
  • Sense of urgency and ability to handle challenging situations
  • Dress code: Navy scrubs
  • Unacceptable attire: Fake nails, gel nails, dip nails, long nails, ear pods

Additional Notes

  • No prior travel experience required
  • Patient care involves med/surg and post-op surgery populations
  • Floating to other units may be required based on staffing needs

About Birmingham, AL

As a Travel Medical Surgical 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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