Job Title
Travel Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical
Job Summary
Join Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH), a 25-bed independent, nonprofit Critical Access Hospital located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. This travel assignment offers a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive nursing care within a close-knit community setting, serving the diverse healthcare needs of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.
As a Medical/Surgical Travel RN, you will primarily care for adult patients with a broad scope of needs, including medical, surgical, observation, swing bed, and outpatient care. While the unit is not dedicated to pediatrics, occasional pediatric patients may be admitted, requiring a versatile skillset.
You will coordinate and deliver exceptional patient care, utilizing the full breadth of your clinical expertise and decision-making skills. This role emphasizes professional autonomy and collaboration with a dedicated interdisciplinary team, allowing you to make a meaningful impact every shift.
Key Responsibilities
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Coordinate and deliver comprehensive patient care for a diverse population, primarily adult medical/surgical patients, with occasional pediatric admissions.
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Utilize the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to meet the physiological, psychosocial, spiritual, and developmental needs of patients across the lifespan.
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Collaborate effectively with providers, nursing leadership, and support staff to ensure safe, compassionate, and high-quality patient outcomes.
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Function as a Charge Nurse as needed, demonstrating leadership and clinical expertise.
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Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient care.
Required Qualifications
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Minimum of 3 years of recent acute care Registered Nurse (RN) experience.
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Current Vermont RN license or Compact Multi-State RN License.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
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Flu vaccination required (no exceptions).
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Personal transportation is necessary due to the rural location and lack of public transportation.
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Must be able to care for primarily adult medical/surgical patients with occasional pediatric patients; pediatric-only RNs will not be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
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Prior Charge RN experience.
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Experience with Meditech Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Skills & Competencies
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Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
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Proficiency in medical, surgical, observation, swing bed, and outpatient nursing care.
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Ability to manage a diverse patient population, including adults and occasional pediatric patients.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration.
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Demonstrated ability to practice at the top of license with professional autonomy.
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Proficiency in patient assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation.
Shift Details
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Shift Type: Flexible Day/Night rotation, with a primary need for Night shifts.
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Shift Duration: 12 hours (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM).
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Days per Week: 3 days per week.
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Contract Length: 13 weeks.
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Start Date: September 2, 2026.
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Call Requirements: Not specified.
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Weekend Rotations: Not specified (typically included in 3x12 schedules).
Licensing Requirements
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Current Vermont Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Multi-State RN License.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association).
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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (American Heart Association).
