Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit

Job Summary:
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse position is located in Birmingham, Alabama. This role involves providing specialized critical care to post-surgical and cardiac patients in a fast-paced hospital environment. The selected candidate will deliver high-quality patient care within a collaborative medical team, following established clinical protocols.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 3x12 hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS, ACLS, and NIH (American Heart Association) certifications; at least 2 years of experience in an ICU setting or cardiac stepdown.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cardiac patients; background in post-cardiac surgery or CVICU care is highly desirable.
• Unit Information:
  • Number of Beds: 11
  • Patient Ratios: 4:1
  • Equipment: GE monitors
  • EMR: Cerner
• Unit Focus: Care for post-cardiac surgery patients, including those transferred from cardiovascular intensive care units.
• Personality Fit: Outgoing, compassionate, and team-oriented healthcare professional.
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs; no fleece attire.
• Start Date: 09/07/2026
• Experience: Minimum of 0 years (entry-level acceptable with the required certifications).

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.