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8 Hour Rn Jobs in Birmingham, AL (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role is responsible for ...

Shift: 12 hours * Employment Type: Travel Estimated Pay Package : Up to $ 2094.51 per week *The ... Start Date: 8/17/2026 Shift: 18:45-07:15 * Minimum of 18 months experience working as a full-time ...

Registered Nurse (RN)

Jasper, AL ยท On-site

$34 - $38/hr

Why Work for Interim HealthCare? * Competitive pay ($34-$38/hour for RNs, based on experience) * 40 hrs/ week at your own scheduled time * 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio where you make direct impacts

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How much do 8 hour rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for 8 hour rn in Birmingham, AL is $41.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.54 and $48.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an 8 hour RN?

An 8 Hour RN job refers to a registered nursing position where the nurse works 8-hour shifts, typically covering morning, evening, or night schedules. These roles are common in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities, where nursing care is required around the clock. Unlike 12-hour shifts, 8-hour shifts may provide better work-life balance and less physical strain. However, they may require more frequent shift rotations and could include weekends or holidays depending on the workplace.

What does a standard shift look like for an 8 hour RN, and how does the schedule impact work-life balance?

An 8 Hour RN typically works in fixed shifts, either mornings, afternoons, or nights, providing consistent and predictable hours compared to longer shifts common in nursing. This schedule allows for clear delineation between work and personal time, often contributing to improved work-life balance and reduced fatigue. RNs in these roles are responsible for focused patient care, detailed charting, and effective communication at shift change to ensure smooth transitions. Working in regular shifts often means collaborating closely with other nurses and interdisciplinary team members throughout the day.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the 8 hour RN position, and why are they important?

Excelling as an 8 Hour RN requires a current RN license, sound clinical judgment, patient care skills, and familiarity with standard nursing practices. Experience with electronic health records (EHRs), medication administration technologies, and vital signs monitoring systems is typical. Strong organizational skills, dependability, and compassionate communication are crucial soft skills for managing care efficiently within a set shift. These abilities ensure continuity of care, patient safety, and smooth handoffs during structured 8-hour shifts.

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Infographic showing various 8 Hour Rn job openings in Birmingham, AL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $86,713 per year, or $41.7 per hour.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Weekend Only $39/hour $15,000 Hiring Incentive

Noland Hospital Birmingham - Downtown

Birmingham, AL โ€ข On-site

$45/hr

Full-time, Per diem

Re-posted 17 days ago


Job description

New LTAC Unit Located Inside St. Vincent's Main
12 hour shifts (7A-7P and 7P-7A)
Options Available:
Full-Time
PRN
Weekend Only (Premium Pay) - Up to $44/hour
Pay in Lieu of Benefits PIB - Up to $45/hour
Summary of Duties
Registered Nurse - RN will be responsible for providing direct care to the adult and geriatric patient. Specializes in the delivery of safe, efficient, and therapeutically effective nursing care, responsive to the disease or disorder of the individual patient. Functions as an integral part of the staff in the delivery of a coordinated plan of therapeutic care to the patients of the hospital.
Essential Job Functions
  1. Formulates a plan of care or follows established patient care protocols with attention given to physical, psychosocial, educational, and discharge needs of the patient/family
  2. Performs admission assessment and documents findings on appropriate record
  3. Initiates individual plan of care and discharge planning on admission, modifies the plan of care according to changes in patient condition, and participates in weekly patient care conferences to plan multi-disciplinary patient care
  4. Explains nursing interventions and provides appropriate education to patient and/or responsible person according to their predetermined level of comprehension, and documents on appropriate records
  5. Provides patient care discharge instruction to the patient and or responsible person consistent with their level of comprehension, and documents on appropriate records
  6. Performs basic nursing skills
  7. Performs specialized nursing skills , including but not limited to, mgt ET tube, ABGs/venipuncture, central line care, pressor drip monitoring, 12 lead EKG
  8. Operates highly technical electronic life support, including but not limited to, monitoring equipment, defibrillator, and ventilators
  9. Responds immediately to life threatening situations and follows appropriate algorithm to sustain life, according to established protocols
  10. Manages central venous catheters/PICC lines
  11. Provides rehabilitative care according to standards
  12. Analyzes physical and or psychological changes, and implements appropriate interventions and or notifies appropriate person(s)
  13. Completes patient care assignments
  14. Answers communication system and telephone promptly and assists or refers to appropriate person
  15. Transcribes physician orders, and completes hospital forms accurately
  16. Documents administration of medications
  17. Explains nursing interventions to health team members through direct interactions
  18. Demonstrates or supervises procedures and treatments performed by staff or orientees and documents appropriately
  19. Assists with record keeping and program development
  20. Performs other duties as assigned

Education
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and Registered Nurse - RN license by the State of Alabama.
Experience
Minimum of two (2) years critical care nursing experience preferred.
Physical Requirements for Essential Job Functions
  1. Ability to lift 50 lbs. occasionally, 20 lbs. frequently, and 10 lbs. constantly
  2. Ability to walk and stand 80% of an 8 to 12 hour shift
  3. Ability to push/pull up to 200 lbs. In order to position patients, move beds, carts, etc., and aid adequately, so that requirements of this position can be fully met

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