Huntsville Hospital Health System·Huntsville, Alabama
The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing patients, implementing individualized care plans, and administering medications and treatments. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and advocate for patient safety and dignity.
Overview Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation; responsible for directing, coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing practices; collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.
Education: Graduate of a School of Professional Nursing; must provide documented evidence to perform waived testing Experience: 2 years of RN nursing experience in various clinical settings, including Surgical Services, Critical Care, or Medical-Surgical Nursing. Licenses/Certificates: License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama. Current BLS certification. Current ACLS Certification required or obtained within 90 days of employment
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a valid Alabama nursing license and BLS certification. Prior nursing experience and CMSRN certification are preferred but not 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.