Job Description
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg (Behavioral Health)
Location: Birmingham, AL
Shift: 3x12 Nights
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Pay Range: $1,585.64 – $1,865.46 / week
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Med/Surg Registered Nurse with Behavioral Health experience for a 13-week travel contract in Birmingham, AL. In this role, you will provide specialized care for medical-surgical patients who also present with behavioral health needs (MPIU-PM unit).
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients requiring specialized behavioral health support.
- Perform ongoing patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and implement comprehensive nursing care plans.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and clinical treatments safely and accurately.
- Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, psychiatrists, and allied health staff.
- Document clinical progress, respond to status changes, and advocate for patient safety and well-being.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Active RN License (Alabama or eNLC Compact License in hand).
- Certifications: Current BLS required.
- Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of recent Med/Surg, Behavioral Health, or Psych experience preferred.
- Schedule: 3x12 night shifts.
Benefits Package:
- Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Telehealth Services
- Dedicated Support
- Weekly Pay via Direct Deposit
Who We Are
NuWest places healthcare professionals in some of the most competitive markets, at award-winning facilities, earning top pay. Whether you're ready for your next travel experience, looking to take a local assignment, wanting to explore shift or per diem work, or interested in seeing what permanent or temp-to-hire roles are available, our award-winning NuWest team has you covered.
What We Believe
We believe our 30+ years of experience makes a difference in your healthcare job search. We believe one size does not fit all, so we carefully match your unique needs and strengths with our top hospitals and health systems. We believe in long-term relationships over transactional exchanges. And we believe that better workforce solutions lead to better patient care, safer working conditions, and healthier communities.
What You Can Expect
NuWest is committed to your overall satisfaction—to meeting and exceeding your expectations.
- Responsiveness: No one likes to get ghosted. We promise you updates every step of the way.
- Transparency: Open and honest communication - no surprises!
- Career Guidance: We coach based on strengths and goals to get you where you want to go!