Registered Nurse - Inpatient Medical Intensive Care Unit

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Flexible Spending Account

403b Retirement Benefits

Life Insurance (Long-Term & Short-Term

Paid time Off

Job summary

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center is seeking a MICU RN to care for critically ill patients in a 21-bed unit. You will work with a high-performing interdisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care and participate in ongoing learning opportunities.

Candidates should have ICU experience; ADN is required with BSN preferred, and there are paths for CCRN certification and CARP advancement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Care for critically ill patients in MICU as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with RNs, LNAs, RTs, PT/OTs, and Attending Physicians.
• Pursue CCRN certification or participate in Clinical Advancement and Recognition Program (CARP).

Skills

ICU experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

Unit Description

Medical ICU (MICU) – Where Excellence Meets Compassion

Step into the heart of critical care at our 21-bed Medical/Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, where every shift is a chance to make a profound impact. As a MICU RN, you’ll be part of a high-performing, interdisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional care rooted in the latest evidence-based practices.

Complex Care, Advanced Skills

In the MICU, you’ll care for some of the most critically ill patients in the region. Our diverse and high-acuity population includes individuals experiencing:

• Neurological emergencies: Stroke, Seizures, Guillain-Barré (GB), TNK, Thrombectomies
• Cardiac crises: Myocardial Infarction (MI), CHF, IABP, Impella, Cardiac Arrest, ECMO
• Pulmonary challenges: COPD, ILD, PNA, COVID ICU
• Severe infections: Sepsis, Septic Emboli
• Metabolic and toxicologic emergencies: DKA, Overdose (OD), Liver Failure, Renal Failure
• Gastrointestinal bleeding: GIB
• Advanced therapies: CRRT, CDT
• End-of-life (EOL) care: Compassionate, patient-centered support for patients and families

Teamwork That Transforms

Collaboration Is Our Cornerstone. You’ll Work Side-by-side With

• RNs, LNAs, RTs, PT/OTs, Unit Clerks
• Environmental Services, Interns, Residents, Fellows, and Attending Physicians

A Culture of Learning & Leadership

MICU nurses are lifelong learners and passionate educators. Whether you're pursuing your CCRN certification or advancing through our Clinical Advancement and Recognition Program (CARP), you’ll find mentorship, encouragement, and room to grow.

Innovation in Action

Be part of a unit that doesn’t just follow best practices—we help shape them. Nurses here actively contribute to quality improvement initiatives and research projects, driving innovation in critical care.

Experience

Greater than one year of ICU experience required. Candidates with 2 years or more of ICU experience will be considered first.

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

• Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 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.