Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

Complimentary gym membership

401(k) with company matching

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in St. Johnsbury, Vermont is seeking an Emergency Department RN to deliver high-quality care in urgent conditions. Ideal candidates will possess adaptability and clinical expertise, contributing to a team in a fast-paced environment. The position offers competitive compensation, including student loan repayment and generous health benefits. Join a committed team dedicated to serving the community's health needs through comprehensive emergency services.

Qualifications

• Current Vermont or multi-state RN license required.
• TNCC preferred; PALS certification required within 1 year of hire.
• New graduates with strong clinical skills encouraged to apply.
• TNCC preferred; PALS certification required within 1 year of hire.
• Emergency nursing experience preferred; new grads with strong clinical skills encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate nursing care in emergency situations.
• Collaborate with team members to coordinate care transitions.
• Educate patients and families in high-stress situations.
• Educate patients and families during high-stress situations with clear communication.
• Mentor new staff and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Emergency nursing experience

Clinical expertise

Compassionate communication

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

BSN preferred

Current BLS and ACLS certifications

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

TNCC preferred; PALS within 1 year

Job description

About This Role

As an Emergency Department RN at NVRH, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality care to patients experiencing urgent and emergent conditions. This role demands adaptability, clinical expertise, and compassionate communication as you respond to diverse medical situations in a critical access hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide immediate and comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment for patients of all ages in emergency situations
• Administer medications, manage IV therapy, and operate specialized emergency equipment while adhering to evidence-based protocols
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to stabilize patients and coordinate care transitions
• Educate patients and families during high-stress situations, ensuring clear communication and continuity of care
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and mentor new staff within the Emergency Department

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred
• Current Vermont or multi-state RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association required
• TNCC preferred; PALS certification required within 1 year of hire
• Emergency nursing experience preferred, but new graduates with strong clinical skills and interest in emergency care are encouraged to apply

About NVRH

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital is located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, in the Northeast Kingdom. We are a community, not-for-profit, acute-care, critical-access hospital. NVRH is one of two Vermont hospitals designated Baby Friendly™ by the World Health Organization. We offer primary and preventive care, surgical and specialty services, inpatient and outpatient care, and 24-hour, physician-staffed emergency services. Aligned with community partners, NVRH values and invests in efforts to address social conditions, creating well-nourished, well-housed, physically healthy, mentally healthy, and financially secure communities. NVRH serves the health needs of over 33,000 people in Caledonia and southern Essex Counties in Vermont, employing more than 700 dedicated staff.

Why Join Our Team?

Join our healthcare team dedicated to delivering exceptional emergency services to your community at NVRH! We offer competitive compensation featuring enticing benefits such as student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, a complimentary gym membership, affordable health, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) with company matching, and additional perks. Discover a fulfilling career with us where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying comprehensive rewards and support.