Position Overview
Pay range: $30.00 - $44.00 / hour
Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.
Job Highlights
Our Eye Urgent Care at UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye is a new clinic starting services effective October 2026. This clinic will provide comprehensive, fully dedicated eye care for certain urgent cases like eye injuries, infections, corneal abrasions, removal of foreign bodies, and more. Nurses will have a unique opportunity to expand your skills and work with a collaborative team in assessing urgent eye situations, eye emergencies, and eye trauma.
Job Description
The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care in assigned area based on individual patient needs, medical plan, and in accordance with established nursing standards and administrative policy. The RN utilizes the nursing process through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The RN communicates with physicians and other members of the health care team to coordinate quality patient care. The RN participates in maintaining unit organization. The RN participates in staff development conferences and programs. The RN guides and teaches auxiliary personnel and assists in the orientation of new staff members. The RN performs other related duties as necessary or as assigned. Participates on teams created to improve outcome quality through process improvement and team technologies.
Qualifications
Current Alabama licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse. Prefer two years prior clinical experience in Medical/Surgical Nursing; prefer prior PACU/Critical Care experience. Ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology and diabetes experience preferred. BLS certification required by the end of employee provisional period. ACLS and PALS certification required within one year of employment.Why Work at UAB Medicine
We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.
UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.