Registered Nurse - NICU

The University of Vermont Health Network; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Happy team

Preceptorships

Good patient ratios

Strong team culture

Safe patient handling

Staff governance

Job summary

University of Vermont Health Network in Burlington, VT seeks a NICU RN to join the 20-bed level III NICU and 9-bed Level II Transition Unit. You’ll experience thorough orientation, strong mentorship, and a collaborative team approach focused on the care of critically ill infants.

Located in Burlington, this role offers on-site work with relocation incentives and signing bonuses, plus a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect throughout the health network.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Neonatal care

Patient care

Critical thinking

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

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

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: The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at UVMMC is comprised of a 20 bed level III unit and a 9 bed level II Transition Unit providing care to the most critical infants born within our health system. NICU orientation is thorough and mentorship is well supported as work in the NICU emphasizes a collaborative, collegial team approach. After 2 years, NICU RNs will train to become part of a Health Net Transfer Team responsible for the transport of infants throughout all of VT and upstate NY requiring NICU care.

On-call: Not required.

Links: Learn more about University of Vermont Children's Hospital here: Children's Hospital | The University of Vermont Health Network (uvmhealth.org )

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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