



NURSING

Vision: To be recognized in nursing excellence through quality, teamwork, safety, and service.
Values: Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability, Equality, Safety, Compassion
Pathways to Nursing

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The student nurse must be enrolled and in good standing in an accredited Associated Degree, Diploma or Baccalaureate Professional Nursing Program. They must have completed a minimum of one year of clinical experience within an academic nursing program, and specific educational courses and clinical experience.

A Nurse Apprentice is enrolled in a pre-licensure registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) nursing program. Nurse Apprentices work in our health care facilities providing care under a nurse mentor. Huntsville Hospital partners with local nursing schools:
- Calhoun Community College: calhoun.edu More detailed info >>
- Drake State Community College: drakestate.edu More detailed info>>
- University of Alabama in Huntsville: uah.edu More detailed info>>

The Registered Nurse (RN) will be part of a 6-week or longer as need determines Internship Program. The RN will orient on each unit doing three 12- hour shifts until rotating through the specific Service Line (SL) units. The individual and mentor will work together to care for patients and develop a nursing foundation and skills necessary for positive patient outcomes. Upon program completion, the RN will choose a SL unit he or she wants to be hired to and complete unit-specific orientation. The position will allow for expanding current nursing knowledge and skills and provide numerous opportunities for growth and further development.
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Bedside RNs
Various nursing agreement options
Starting pay ranges from $25 to $41 per hour (may vary in specialty areas). Increased hourly rate and earning opportunities with stacked agreements.
Cardiovascular/Medical/NeuroScience/Surgical (post-surgery) 2-year commitment:
Weekend agreements or night: $10,000 sign-on bonus over 2 years
Day shift: $5,000 sign-on bonus over 2 years
Emergency/Women & Children 2-year commitment:
Weekend agreements or night: $5,000 sign-on bonus over 2 years
Day shift: $3,000 sign-on bonus over 2 years
Surgical (post-surgery) RN Intern 2-year commitment:
$12,000 sign-on bonus over 2 years
AND
Relocation bonus (if applicable)
AND
New RN graduates: Additional $1 to base pay rate after third year of experience
Starting pay ranges from $25 to $41 per hour (may vary in specialty areas). Increased hourly rate and earning opportunities with stacked agreements.
Cardiovascular/Medical/NeuroScience/Surgical (post-surgery) 2-year commitment:
Weekend agreements or night: $10,000 sign-on bonus over 2 years
Day shift: $5,000 sign-on bonus over 2 years
Emergency/Women & Children 2-year commitment:
Weekend agreements or night: $5,000 sign-on bonus over 2 years
Day shift: $3,000 sign-on bonus over 2 years
Surgical (post-surgery) RN Intern 2-year commitment:
$12,000 sign-on bonus over 2 years
AND
Relocation bonus (if applicable)
AND
New RN graduates: Additional $1 to base pay rate after third year of experience
LPNs
Various nursing agreement options
Cardiovascular/Medical/NeuroScience/Surgical (post-surgery) 2-year commitment:
Weekend agreements or night: $10,000 sign-on bonus over 2 years
Day shift: $5,000 sign-on bonus over 2 years
Emergency/Women & Children 2-year commitment:
Weekend agreements or night: $5,000 sign-on bonus over 2 years
Day shift: $3,000 sign-on bonus over 2 years
Surgical (post-surgery) RN Intern 2-year commitment:
$12,000 sign-on bonus over 2 years
AND
Starting pay ranges from $21 to $36.33 per hour.
Increased hourly rate and earning opportunities with stacked agreements.
Cardiovascular/Medical/NeuroScience/Surgical (post-surgery) 2-year commitment:
Weekend agreements or night: $10,000 sign-on bonus over 2 years
Day shift: $5,000 sign-on bonus over 2 years
Emergency/Women & Children 2-year commitment:
Weekend agreements or night: $5,000 sign-on bonus over 2 years
Day shift: $3,000 sign-on bonus over 2 years
Surgical (post-surgery) RN Intern 2-year commitment:
$12,000 sign-on bonus over 2 years
AND
- Relocation bonus (if applicable)
- New LPN graduates: Additional $0.50 to base pay rate after first and second year of experience
Our Service Lines

Emergency Care & Trauma




Medical/Oncology Services

Operating Room Services

Physician Network/Clinics

Surgical Services (Post Surgery)

Benefits to join our team

Tuition Assistance

Earn While you Learn

Education & Training

Nurse Residency Program
We offer a 12-month Nurse Residency Program to strengthen your transition from student to professional practice:
- A team of RN educators and coaches supports you from day one on your unit
- Monthly interactive classes on topics proven to strengthen your skills with tools to gather your input and feedback
- Continuing Education credit for license renewal
- Documented completion of the Nurse Residency Program allows direct advancement to Clinical Ladder II opportunities
- Opportunities to network with your peers and develop strong interpersonal relationships

Shared Governance
The Shared Governance model for nursing provides structure for staff directly involved in patient care to work collaboratively to influence and make decisions regarding clinical practice. It is an opportunity for your voice to be heard to improve care within our hospital:
- Unit councils meet monthly to discuss successes and complications to foster team-centered problem solving
- Unit council leadership presents their unit’s ideas to a hospital-wide council
- The hospital-wide council effects change to improve health care practices for our patients and families

Clinical Recognition