Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical Float

University of Vermont Health - UVM Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resource Department differential $7.00

One-time signing bonus $20,000

Relocation assistance

Job summary

University of Vermont Health - UVM Medical Center is seeking an experienced Resource RN to float among inpatient units, including Medical-Surgical, Cardiology/Telemetry, Critical Care, and Maternal Child. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care and maintain safe staffing levels.

A minimum of 1 year of direct experience is required; ADN is required with BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide patient care.
• Flexibility to float between units to cover staffing needs.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Care for a mixed population of inpatients across Medical/Surgical, Cardiology/Telemetry, Critical Care, and Maternal Child units.
• Float between units to support staffing and ensure patient care quality.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care and patient outcomes.

Skills

Float between units

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

ADN required

BSN preferred

Job description

Unit Description: As a Resource RN, you will care for a mixed population of patients across the UVM Medical Center. Our team is comprised of RNs and LNAs who float between different units to help cover inpatient staffing needs. As a department, we support up to 20 different units ranging from Medical-Surgical, Cardiology/Telemetry, Critical Care, to Maternal Child. You’ll find yourself using your broad range of skills and depth of experience on a variety of inpatient units.

As a Medical/Surgical RN, you will specifically support areas including, but not limited to medicine, surgical, hematology/oncology, orthopedics, acute rehab and psychiatry units. Medical/Surgical/Telemetry focused RNs support a combination of medicine, surgical, hematology/oncology, orthopedics, cardiothoracic and cardiac units.

You’ll work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide patients with the highest quality care. Our leadership team provides training and support to ensure that you have the tools and knowledge that you need to thrive in this one-of-a-kind unit. A can-do attitude, flexibility, a love of change, independence, and excellent communication skills are needed to be successful in our department.

A minimum of 1 year of direct experience is required.

Please utilize this link to find further unit information: Why-Resource-Medical-Surgical.pdf

On-call: Not required.

Incentives: Resource Department differential of $7.00/hour. External candidates areeligible for a one-time signing bonus of $20,000 (prorated for part time roles). Please note that current University of Vermont Health Network employees are excluded from eligibility for this bonus. Additional terms and conditions apply.

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.