Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical Float

Elizabethtown Community Hospital; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Valued team

Preceptorships

Continuing education

Patient ratios

Shared governance

Mobility equipment

Job summary

University of Vermont Health in Burlington, VT is seeking a Registered Nurse for Medical/Surgical Float. You will care for a mixed patient population across inpatient units, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.

Requirements include current RN licensure (VT or compact), ADN required with BSN preferred, and a minimum of 1 year of direct experience. Incentives include a $20,000 signing bonus (prorated for PT) and a $7.00/hour differential; on-call is not

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.
• ADN required, BSN preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year of direct experience is required.

Education

ADN

BSN

Job description

When You Care
This Much...It’s More
Than a Career.

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical Float

Our nurses are a critical part of the UVM Health team. We celebrate their daily contributions and the positive impact they have on our patients and their health.

At University of Vermont Health, you will work with a diverse group of nurses, physicians, and specialty practitioners who personally care about their patients and community. No matter the location, every employee has a hand in contributing to the wellness of patients. You'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect at UVM Health.

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.

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.

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

Fast Facts

Employees

1M

Referral center for 1M people in VT and NNY; community hospital for 168,000

620

Total licensed beds at the main and Fanny Allen campuses

165+

More than 65 outpatient practices and over 100 clinics, programs and services

976

784 faculty physicians and 182 advanced practice providers

1.3M

Patient care encounters at our hospital and clinics, including 56,000 ER visits

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