Emergency Department Registered Nurse Jobs in Alabama

Emergency Department Registered Nurse jobs in Alabama are in strong demand, concentrated in hospital systems, level-one trauma centers, and regional medical centers serving both urban and rural communities, with openings for new graduates through experienced charge nurses. The heaviest hiring is in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile, where established systems like UAB Medicine, Huntsville Hospital, and Infirmary Health maintain large emergency departments. Trauma nursing, critical care triage, and pediatric emergency are among the most sought-after specialties across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles45
Top employerUAB Medicine
Top cityBirmingham, AL
Cities hiring19
Top credentialBLS Certification
Companies hiring15

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Registered Nurse (RN)-Emergency Department
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Registered Nurse (RN)-Emergency Department
Atrium Health
Centre, Alabama
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$38.2 - $57.3/hr
TNCC Certification
10,000+

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Registered Nurse (RN)-Emergency Department
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Registered Nurse (RN)-Emergency Department
Advocate Aurora Health
Centre, Alabama
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$38.2 - $57.3/hr
TNCC Certification
10,000+

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RN Educator - Madison Hospital Emergency Department - FT - 1st Shift
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RN Educator - Madison Hospital Emergency Department - FT - 1st Shift
Huntsville Hospital Health System
Madison, Alabama
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
Bachelor's degree in nursing
10,000+

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RN Staff PRN-Emergency Department-Crestwood Medical Center-PRN-Varies
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RN Staff PRN-Emergency Department-Crestwood Medical Center-PRN-Varies
Huntsville Hospital Health System
Huntsville, Alabama
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification
10,000+

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RN Charge, Marshall Medical Centers South, Emergency Department, Full-Time, Days
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RN Charge, Marshall Medical Centers South, Emergency Department, Full-Time, Days
Huntsville Hospital Health System
Boaz, Alabama
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
PALS Certification
10,000+

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Emergency Department Registered Nurse Jobs by City in Alabama

Where Alabama roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Birmingham
9 jobs
Madison
5 jobs
Boaz
4 jobs
Mobile
3 jobs
Pell City
3 jobs
Montgomery
3 jobs
Centre
2 jobs
Hoover
2 jobs
Gadsden
2 jobs

Emergency Department Registered Nurse Job Market in Alabama

A snapshot from current Alabama openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • UAB Medicine13
  • Huntsville Hospital Health System12
  • UAB Medical West4
  • Jackson Hospital3
  • Springhill Medical Center2

What Alabama Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in emergency department registered nurse jobs across Alabama.

  • Active Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the Alabama Board of Nursing
  • Current BLS certification required, with ACLS and TNCC strongly preferred
  • One or more years of emergency department or acute care nursing experience
  • Ability to triage and manage high-acuity patients in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Meditech
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams

Emergency Department Registered Nurse Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a emergency department registered nurse in Alabama?

You become an emergency department registered nurse in Alabama by completing an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, passing the NCLEX-RN exam, and obtaining licensure through the Alabama Board of Nursing. Alabama participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other compact states may practice without a separate Alabama license. Most hospitals prefer candidates with emergency or acute care clinical rotations and encourage early certification in ACLS and trauma nursing.

How much do emergency department registered nurses make in Alabama?

Emergency department registered nurses in Alabama earn a median of about $77,080 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,150 for the lowest 10% to over $98,910 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire emergency department registered nurses in Alabama?

Alabama emergency department registered nurse roles are posted by UAB Medicine, Huntsville Hospital Health System, and UAB Medical West and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Alabama's largest emergency departments are anchored in major health systems, so checking those systems directly alongside Migrate Mate gives the most complete picture of active openings.

Which Alabama cities have the most emergency department registered nurse jobs?

Birmingham, Madison, and Boaz have the most emergency department registered nurse openings in Alabama. Birmingham leads because of its concentration of Level I trauma centers and large academic medical systems, while Huntsville's rapid population growth has expanded its hospital capacity significantly, and Mobile's coastal regional medical centers drive consistent demand in the southern part of the state.

How can I get hired as a emergency department registered nurse in Alabama with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate RN residency programs offered by major Alabama health systems such as UAB Medicine and Huntsville Hospital, which run structured cohorts specifically for nurses without emergency experience. Candidates who begin in medical-surgical or stepdown units at Alabama community hospitals often transition to the ED within one to two years. Earning BLS certification before applying and completing an emergency nursing clinical rotation during school both strengthen early applications considerably.

Where can I find and apply to emergency department registered nurse jobs in Alabama?

You can find and apply to emergency department registered nurse jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current Alabama openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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