Registered Nurse - General Surgery - Baird 6

University of Vermont Health; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Benefits (403b)

Insurance Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The University of Vermont Health is seeking a Nurse for its General Surgery unit in Burlington, Vermont. This position treats a diverse range of surgical patients and is part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

As a nurse, you will have opportunities for professional growth and development, with structured preceptorships and continuing education. Located in Burlington, the area offers amazing recreational activities and a vibrant community.

Join a team that values your contributions and promotes a healthy work culture.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.
• ADN required, BSN preferred.
• Appropriate experience in specific clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Treat a wide range of surgical and trauma patients.
• Provide acute care for adult burn patients.
• Promote and support professional growth of nurses.

Skills

Current RN licensure

Experience in clinical area

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

There are two per diem positions available.

Unit Description

As a Nurse in our 26-bed General Surgery unit, you will treat a wide range of surgical and trauma patients whose length of stay ranges from 1-7 days or extended due to surgical complexity. Our General Surgery RNs are responsible for treating patients that have undergone the following surgeries - general surgery, colorectal, dental, trauma, plastics and weight loss. You will also provide acute care for adult burn patients. You will be part of an energetic, multidisciplinary team that is flexible, supportive and full of people who are willing to teach you. We promote and support the professional growth of our nurses through certifications and continued education opportunities. Our nurses also have the opportunity to advance through the Clinical Advancement and Recognition Program (CARP).

On-call

Not required

Requirements

• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.
• ADN required, BSN preferred.
• Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.

Our Total Rewards Package includes

• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Benefits (403b)
• Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term)
• Paid time Time Off

Joining our team has its perks

• We encourage professional growth and development
• We ensure our nurses are truly happy and feel valued
• We offer structured preceptorships and continuing education
• We are committed to great patient ratios
• Our team culture is unlike what you'll find at other hospitals
• We've made significant investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment
• Nurses truly have a voice here through our shared governance

About the Area

Located in Burlington, the cultural hub of Vermont, you'll find all of the amenities of the best small cities, alongside the very best skiing and riding in the east (with six ski resorts within an hour of downtown). In Burlington, everyone can truly find what they're looking for to unwind; from Nordic skiing to mountain biking to backcountry touring.

Burlington has a robust food and music scene, with entertainment options for all ages. Designated the "Healthiest City in the USA" by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Burlington ranked highest in exercise, and among the lowest in obesity, diabetes and other indicators of ill health.

We offer a quality of life that is second to none in Burlington, the cultural hub of Vermont. With exciting signing incentives and relocation assistance, moving to Vermont has never been an easier decision.