Nursing & Nursing Support

Every Nurse Has a Place to Thrive Across Our Enterprise  

Nurses are the driving force behind innovation, compassion, and excellence throughout our entire health system. Our expansive network offers something for every nurse, along with career opportunities that other organizations can’t match. From our six-time Magnet-designated UAB Hospital and award-winning community hospitals to a vast network of clinics and specialty care sites across central Alabama, our nurses play a vital role in every setting. 

Latest Updates

New RN Travel Alternative Program at UAB St. Vincent’s

We have a new 20-week, non-benefitted inpatient opportunity available for nurses with at least three years of experience. You’ll float between community hospitals UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham and UAB St. Vincent’s East on certain acute care and step-down units. See more details in the job posting.

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Sign-on bonuses at UAB St. Vincent’s

It’s an exciting time to join our team as we’re offering a variety of sign-on bonuses for certain opportunities at UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham, UAB St. Vincent’s East, and UAB St. Vincent’s St. Clair. Sign-on bonuses may be available as follows: up to $20,000 for nurses, up to $25,000 for experienced Cath Lab Techs, and up to $15,000 for imaging roles.

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Opportunities at UAB Hospital Emergency Department Expansion

We are expanding our Emergency Department (ED) at UAB Hospital to serve the needs of our patients, and you can be part of shaping the future of emergency care at Alabama’s only ACS-Level I adult trauma center. Opportunities are currently available for imaging and nursing roles.

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Why Be a UAB Medicine Nurse

Excellence is Our Standard

UAB Hospital’s six consecutive Magnet designations since 2002 and our award-winning nursing units across our organization reflect the commitment to excellence that our nurses strive for in everything they do.

Grow Your Career

We are dedicated to supporting growth in your nursing career in a variety of ways, including nursing professional development programs, opportunities for continuing education and educational assistance, certification support, and clinical ladder programs.

Explore Many Specialties and Practice Environments

UAB Medicine offers endless opportunities for nurses across a variety of care environments and clinical specialties. This allows you to expand your knowledge and skills, whether you want to practice in a clinic, provide nursing clinical assistance in a support department, or take care of patients at the bedside in one of our specialty ICUs.

Advocate, Collaborate, and Lead

As part of our shared governance model, our nurses are empowered to lead autonomously as active participants in change and voice their thoughts as part of our interdisciplinary care teams.  

Our Supportive Culture  

With a blended orientation model for new and experienced nurses – and a workplace culture that fosters compassion, safety, and teamwork – we are committed to ensuring that our nurses feel supported at every level. 

Nursing Students & New Graduate Nurses

From internships to residency programs, we offer paid opportunities, specialty rotations, and mentorships that help you seamlessly transition from the classroom to clinical practice. 

Our Nurses Say It Best

“I genuinely feel like I’m seen as a valuable member of the health care team. When I have input, I feel like it’s appreciated, and it’s respected as what I feel is best for my patient at the time. Just like I advocate for my patients, I feel like UAB has advocated for me in a lot of ways.” 
Anderson C., BSN, RN, ECMO, registered nurse 
“UAB Medicine stands out among other organizations because its nursing program is Magnet-designated and because nurses continually work to improve patient care, with evidence-based practices as a major component.” 
Dorthea R., RN-BC, Care Transitions

Discover a Brighter Future

We recognize that each role is vital to our mission, so we strive to attract the best and brightest by cultivating opportunities for you to fully realize your potential. 

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