Med/Surg RN in Birmingham, Alabama
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Birmingham, AL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,541/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $42.81
- Weekly
- $1,541
- Yearly (full-time)
- $80,132
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $42.81/hour — 16% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Alabama ($37.06/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Alabama right now
- 196 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Alabama from 4 agencies, 62 of them in Birmingham.
- Pay in these listings: $34.29 – $82.50/hour, median $49.58/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Alabama: $37.06/hour ($77,085/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($50.28/hour across 11 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Join a 13-week travel assignment as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in Birmingham, Alabama. You will provide direct nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients during 12-hour night shifts, collaborating with the care team and managing the needs of your assigned patients throughout the overnight hours. The schedule runs from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. with alternating weekends, giving you a consistent rhythm for your assignment. BLS certification and Cerner experience are required. Travelers must have a permanent address at least 50 miles from the facility.
Weather
Birmingham typically offers mild, comfortable weather during this time of year, with pleasant daytime temperatures, cooler evenings, and opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities without intense summer heat.
Fun Things To Do
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Arts and Culture: Explore local museums, galleries, and community events around the city.
Job Specifics
City and State: Birmingham, Alabama
Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., alternating weekends
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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