Registered Nurse Day Surgery

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment and tuition Re-

Generous paid time off

Complimentary local gym membership

Health, dental, and vision plan

401(k) with employer match

Additional employee perks

Job summary

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, VT is seeking a Day Surgery RN to provide high-quality perioperative care for patients undergoing surgical and procedural interventions in both pre-operative and Phase II recovery settings.

You will work in a fast-paced perioperative environment, collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient flow from admission through discharge while focusing on patient experience, safety, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved RN School of Nursing.
• Current Vermont or multi-state RN license required.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• ACLS required (or ability to obtain during orientation).
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience preferred in ambulatory surgery, perioperative, or acute care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-operative care including assessment, preparation, and patient education.
• Post-anesthesia Phase II recovery and discharge readiness evaluation.
• Monitor patient condition and communicate changes to providers for safe, timely care.
• Review diagnostic results, provide discharge instructions and follow-up guidance.
• Collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, and perioperative teams to optimize patient flow and operations.

Skills

Communication

Clinical assessment

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Vermont or multi-state RN license

Tools

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

ACLS certification

Job description

Registered Nurse Day Surgery

St. Johnsbury, Vermont, United States

About this position

Make a meaningful impact in your community at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH), where your nursing expertise supports safe, efficient care in our Day Surgery Unit.

About This Role

As a Day Surgery RN at NVRH, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals undergoing surgical and procedural interventions in both the pre-operative and post-anesthesia (Phase II recovery) settings.

Working in a fast-paced perioperative environment, you will collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient flow from admission through discharge while maintaining a strong focus on patient experience, safety, and regulatory compliance. Day Surgery nurses, once trained, may also serve as a second nurse in PACU and may float to Pain Management as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-operative care including assessment, preparation, and patient education, as well as post-anesthesia Phase II recovery and discharge readiness evaluation
• Monitor patient condition, identify changes, and communicate effectively with providers to ensure safe, timely care
• Ensure accurate documentation, review diagnostic results, and provide discharge instructions and follow-up guidance
• Collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, and perioperative teams to optimize patient flow and support efficient daily operations
• Uphold patient safety and regulatory standards, including adherence to AORN, ASPAN, CMS, and organizational protocols

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved RN School of Nursing
• Current Vermont or multi-state RN license required
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required
• ACLS required (or ability to obtain during orientation)
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience preferred; ambulatory surgery, perioperative, or acute care experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Complimentary local gym membership
• Affordable and comprehensive health, dental, and vision plan choices
• 401(k) with employer match
• Additional employee perks

Build a meaningful career in a collaborative surgical setting where your attention to detail, clinical judgment, and commitment to patient safety make a direct and lasting impact.