ICU Registered Nurse Jobs in Alabama
ICU Registered Nurse jobs in Alabama are concentrated in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Montgomery, where large health systems including UAB Medicine, Huntsville Hospital, and Baptist Health anchor the bulk of critical care hiring. Demand is strongest for nurses with experience in cardiac ICU, trauma, and neuro critical care, with openings at every level from new-graduate hires entering residency programs to experienced charge nurses. Alabama's growing medical corridor makes it one of the more active markets in the Southeast for critical care talent. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Open roles72
Top employerHuntsville Hospital Health System
Top cityHuntsville, AL
Cities hiring21
Top industryHealthcare
Companies hiring17
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RN, Surgical ICU, Nights
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Baptist Health
RN, Surgical ICU, Nights
Homewood, Alabama
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Registered Respiratory Therapist - Regional Newborn ICU - Weekends - AM (669)
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UAB Medicine
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Regional Newborn ICU - Weekends - AM (669)
Birmingham, Alabama
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Travel ICU RN -- Nights - Birmingham, Alabama
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Talented Medical Solutions
Travel ICU RN -- Nights - Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama
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Travel RN - ICU
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American Traveler
Travel RN - ICU
Dothan, Alabama
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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) / ICU NIGHTS 1040346
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Talented Medical Solutions
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) / ICU NIGHTS 1040346
Birmingham, Alabama
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RN, Surgical ICU, Nights
Baptist Health·Homewood, Alabama
Job functions:
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
Job Description
Position Summary:
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse to work full-time (three 12 hour shifts per week) at night, 7pm - 7am on our Surgical ICU (SICU). The RN administers patient care in an area in a hospital or inpatient setting where patients have an advanced illness or injury that routinely requires timely, intense, and complex care to stabilize and support the patient's medical condition. These areas require a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio and highly trained team members with advanced skills.
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility known for providing a wide range of medical services and specialized care to the Homewood community and beyond. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals are committed to delivering quality and compassionate care. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is recognized for excellence in stroke care, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, surgical care including minimally invasive procedures and is one of the largest providers of psychiatry care in the state. We have earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and Get with the Guidelines® Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke from the American Heart Association.
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital offers competitive pay and benefits!
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse to work full-time (three 12 hour shifts per week) at night, 7pm - 7am on our Surgical ICU (SICU). The RN administers patient care in an area in a hospital or inpatient setting where patients have an advanced illness or injury that routinely requires timely, intense, and complex care to stabilize and support the patient's medical condition. These areas require a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio and highly trained team members with advanced skills.
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility known for providing a wide range of medical services and specialized care to the Homewood community and beyond. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals are committed to delivering quality and compassionate care. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is recognized for excellence in stroke care, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, surgical care including minimally invasive procedures and is one of the largest providers of psychiatry care in the state. We have earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and Get with the Guidelines® Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke from the American Heart Association.
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital offers competitive pay and benefits!
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
- Life Insurance
- Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
- Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Car Insurance
- Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt
ALL benefits start on day one!
Responsibilities:
- Assesses patient’s needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses. Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
- Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
- Functions as a patient and family advocate.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit/ department.
- Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/ or nurse clinician.
- Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department.
- Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses the data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets the necessary information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age- specific needs.
- Coordinates the care and delegates as appropriate to other team members on a defined group of patients.
- Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner meeting all required and regulatory standards. This includes but is not limited to patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
- Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit/department-specific requisite skills.
- Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based
- Practice Standards of Care.
- Practices effective problem identification and resolution.
- Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the team member’s capabilities and qualifications.
- Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other health care team members.
- Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
- Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
- Collaborates with the education department and nursing leadership team to effectively transition and support new team members and/or students.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
- The professional nurse contributes to the knowledge and skills of others, and the continuous improvement of the quality of healthcare practice and organizational outcomes.
- Participates and may lead unit level and/or organizational level committees of nursing practice and performance improvement.
- Participates in department and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance.
- Practices efficient use of supplies and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
- Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings.
- Partners with the nursing leadership team to identify professional development needs.
- Assumes responsibility for one’s own professional development and continuing education.
Education/Training
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Baptist Health unit/department.
Licensure/Certification
- Maintains current State of Alabama RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license
- Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
- ACLS, NRP, PALS, and TNCC are required for certain areas. NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Experience
- 1 year experience required unless approved by AVP level or above; New Graduate RNs may be considered.
Baptist Health
RN, Surgical ICU, Nights
Homewood, Alabama
New 10h ago
Job functions:
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
Job Description
Position Summary:
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse to work full-time (three 12 hour shifts per week) at night, 7pm - 7am on our Surgical ICU (SICU). The RN administers patient care in an area in a hospital or inpatient setting where patients have an advanced illness or injury that routinely requires timely, intense, and complex care to stabilize and support the patient's medical condition. These areas require a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio and highly trained team members with advanced skills.
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility known for providing a wide range of medical services and specialized care to the Homewood community and beyond. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals are committed to delivering quality and compassionate care. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is recognized for excellence in stroke care, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, surgical care including minimally invasive procedures and is one of the largest providers of psychiatry care in the state. We have earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and Get with the Guidelines® Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke from the American Heart Association.
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital offers competitive pay and benefits!
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse to work full-time (three 12 hour shifts per week) at night, 7pm - 7am on our Surgical ICU (SICU). The RN administers patient care in an area in a hospital or inpatient setting where patients have an advanced illness or injury that routinely requires timely, intense, and complex care to stabilize and support the patient's medical condition. These areas require a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio and highly trained team members with advanced skills.
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility known for providing a wide range of medical services and specialized care to the Homewood community and beyond. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals are committed to delivering quality and compassionate care. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is recognized for excellence in stroke care, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, surgical care including minimally invasive procedures and is one of the largest providers of psychiatry care in the state. We have earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and Get with the Guidelines® Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke from the American Heart Association.
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital offers competitive pay and benefits!
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
- Life Insurance
- Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
- Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Car Insurance
- Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt
ALL benefits start on day one!
Responsibilities:
- Assesses patient’s needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses. Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
- Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
- Functions as a patient and family advocate.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit/ department.
- Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/ or nurse clinician.
- Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department.
- Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses the data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets the necessary information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age- specific needs.
- Coordinates the care and delegates as appropriate to other team members on a defined group of patients.
- Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner meeting all required and regulatory standards. This includes but is not limited to patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
- Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit/department-specific requisite skills.
- Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based
- Practice Standards of Care.
- Practices effective problem identification and resolution.
- Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the team member’s capabilities and qualifications.
- Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other health care team members.
- Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
- Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
- Collaborates with the education department and nursing leadership team to effectively transition and support new team members and/or students.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
- The professional nurse contributes to the knowledge and skills of others, and the continuous improvement of the quality of healthcare practice and organizational outcomes.
- Participates and may lead unit level and/or organizational level committees of nursing practice and performance improvement.
- Participates in department and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance.
- Practices efficient use of supplies and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
- Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings.
- Partners with the nursing leadership team to identify professional development needs.
- Assumes responsibility for one’s own professional development and continuing education.
Education/Training
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Baptist Health unit/department.
Licensure/Certification
- Maintains current State of Alabama RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license
- Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
- ACLS, NRP, PALS, and TNCC are required for certain areas. NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Experience
- 1 year experience required unless approved by AVP level or above; New Graduate RNs may be considered.
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Where Alabama roles are concentrated, by current openings.
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1 jobICU Registered Nurse Job Market in Alabama
A snapshot from current Alabama openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Huntsville Hospital Health System32
- UAB Medicine9
- American Traveler5
- Baptist Health4
- Vibra Travels3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Alabama Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in ICU registered nurse jobs across Alabama.
- Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Alabama Board of Nursing
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required by most hiring facilities
- Minimum one to two years of ICU or critical care nursing experience preferred
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree increasingly required by major health systems
- CCRN certification valued and sometimes required for senior or charge positions
- Proficiency with ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring documentation systems
ICU Registered Nurse Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a icu registered nurse in Alabama?
You must hold an active registered nurse license issued by the Alabama Board of Nursing, which requires completing an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN exam. After licensure, most Alabama ICU positions require additional critical care experience or completion of a new-graduate critical care residency program, and many employers expect ACLS certification before or shortly after hire.
How much do ICU registered nurses make in Alabama?
ICU 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 icu registered nurses in Alabama?
Employers hiring icu registered nurses in Alabama right now include Huntsville Hospital Health System, UAB Medicine, and American Traveler, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Alabama's largest health systems, anchored in Birmingham's medical district and Huntsville's expanding hospital corridor, consistently post the highest volume of critical care openings across the state.
Which Alabama cities have the most icu registered nurse jobs?
Huntsville, Birmingham, and Selma have the most icu registered nurse openings in Alabama. Birmingham leads because UAB Medicine, Ascension St. Vincent's, and several trauma centers operate there, while Huntsville's growth as a regional medical hub and Montgomery's role as the state capital with anchoring Baptist Health facilities explain strong demand in those markets as well.
How can I get hired as a icu registered nurse in Alabama with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is applying directly to a new-graduate critical care residency program, which UAB Medicine and Huntsville Hospital both run for newly licensed RNs with no ICU background. Gaining experience first in a step-down, progressive care, or emergency department role at a community hospital is also a common lateral move that Alabama employers recognize. Completing your CCRN preparation coursework and securing ACLS certification before applying strengthens any entry-level application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to icu registered nurse jobs in Alabama?
You can find and apply to icu registered nurse jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current Alabama openings from employers hiring right now. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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