Baptist Health·Birmingham, Alabama
The RN in the CICU is responsible for assessing patient needs, developing individualized care plans, and serving as a patient and family advocate. They also coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Baptist Health Princeton Hospital Cardiac ICU CVICU CICU Full Time - Three 12 Hour Shifts / WeekNights 7p-7a
Patient-Centered Care & Advocacy: The RN in CICU assesses patient needs, develops and revises individualized care plans, monitors progress, prioritizes care, and serves as a patient and family advocate. Age-Appropriate Competency: The RN in CICU demonstrates knowledge and skills for age-specific care, including growth and development principles, unit-specific procedures, and equipment use. Team Leadership & Collaboration: The RN in CICU functions as preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, or clinician; coordinates care, delegates appropriately, and communicates with interdisciplinary teams. Professional Role Modeling: Supports hospital and nursing goals, practices compassionate care, maintains legal and ethical standards, and fosters respectful relationships. Documentation & Compliance: Maintains accurate, consistent patient records meeting regulatory standards and adheres to hospital policies, attendance, and safety guidelines. Continuous Learning & Development: Engages in professional development, attends trainings, mentors staff and students, and partners with leadership to identify growth needs. Quality Improvement & Problem Solving: Participates in committees, peer review, performance improvement initiatives, and applies evidence-based practice to resolve issues effectively. Operational Excellence: Ensures efficient use of supplies, maintains a clean and organized work area, and performs all other duties as assigned.
Education/Training Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Baptist Health and unit/department. Licensure/Certification Maintains current State of Alabama RN license Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification. ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas. Experience 1 year experience required.
Candidates must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing with at least one year of experience. A current State of Alabama RN license and BLS certification are required.
Market context
Nursing roles in Alabama typically stay active across hospitals, clinics, and other care settings, especially when units need licensed RNs who can start quickly. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for current Alabama or multistate RN licensure, BLS, and education that meets the unit’s needs, with BSN or specialty certifications sometimes preferred. Review the unit-specific certification timeline and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time before applying.
