Registered Nurse - Inpatient Medical ICU

The University of Vermont Health Network; Burlington (VT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical ICU RN to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be part of an interdisciplinary group focused on delivering top-tier patient care, particularly for those with complex medical needs. The position emphasizes collaboration, advanced clinical skills, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement. As a member of this team, you'll have opportunities for professional growth, including the chance to pursue CCRN certification. If you're passionate about critical care and looking for a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus up to $10,000

Clinical Advancement and Recognition Program

Collaborative Team Environment

Qualifications

• 1+ years of ICU nursing experience preferred.
• Active participation in clinical reasoning and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care in a collaborative ICU environment.
• Engage in learning and teaching within the nursing team.

Skills

Advanced Assessment Skills

Clinical Reasoning

Team Collaboration

Quality Improvement Initiatives

Education

Registered Nurse License

CCRN Certification (preferred)

Job description

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus

Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont

Regular Department: Medical Intensive Care Unit

Shift: Night-12Hr

Salary Range: Min $38.27 Mid $49.91 Max $61.54

Recruiter: Abigail Keegan

Unit Description:

• As a Medical ICU RN, you will join an interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing the highest standard of care, grounded in best practices and guided by the latest evidence-based research. The MICU is a 21-bed medical/cardiac intensive care unit where nurses play an active role in quality improvement initiatives and research projects. Our patient population is complex, often presenting with multi-system organ failure, which demands advanced assessment and clinical reasoning skills to manage their critical care needs effectively.
• The MICU is a collaborative setting where we work together as a team—environmental services, licensed nursing assistants (LNAs), registered nurses (RNs), unit clerks, respiratory therapists (RT), physical/occupational therapists (PT/OT), interns, residents, fellows, and attending physicians—all focused on achieving excellence in patient care.
• MICU nurses are passionate about learning and teaching, making this an active learning environment where accountability and clinical reasoning skills are essential. Many of our nurses are Certified Critical Care Nurses (CCRN) or actively pursuing CCRN certification, and all nurses have the opportunity to progress through our Clinical Advancement and Recognition Program (CARP).

Experience: Greater than one year of experience. ICU experienced preferred.

On-call: Not required.

Incentives: External candidates with 1 year of experience may be eligible for a one-time sign-on bonus of up to $10,000. Additional terms and conditions apply.

This is a bargaining union position.