Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse / Med-Surg Urology – Alabama
Start Date: November 9, 2026
Location: Southeast Alabama
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 36 or 48 hours per week; block scheduling available (except holidays); every other weekend required; orientation every other Monday; pay period runs Wednesday through Tuesday
Highlights:
- Urology specialty unit with 42-bed capacity and high-acuity patient population
- 1:6–1:7 nurse-to-patient ratios requiring strong clinical judgment and time management
- Must be proficient with insulin and heparin drips, as well as cardizem, tridil, and amiodarone drips
- Interdisciplinary support includes pharmacy, respiratory services, rapid response teams, lift teams, physical therapy, and more
- 16 hours of non-billable orientation provided; pre-start modules required
- New travel nurses welcome to apply; contract length follows facility pay period schedule
Requirements:
- Active Alabama RN license or Compact license in good standing (required at time of submission)
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience with demonstrated competency in high-acuity med-surg settings
- BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
- Proficiency with insulin and heparin drips is essential; peritoneal dialysis experience is a plus
- Experience working in large healthcare facilities required
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred, though highly experienced candidates may be considered
- COVID-19 vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only); flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
- Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility (permanent address required with submission)
- Compliance documentation must be completed one week prior to start date
- Scrub colors: all navy or navy pants with white top
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work with a diverse urology patient population in a well-supported, fast-paced environment where your advanced clinical skills will be put to excellent use. With comprehensive interdisciplinary resources and a collaborative team culture, you'll provide exceptional care to adults and geriatric patients while advancing your expertise in high-acuity medical-surgical nursing. Block scheduling options provide predictability and work-life balance in a dynamic clinical setting.