Travel Registered Nurse CCU Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 113,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel support and recruiter help

Bi-weekly orientations

On-site onboarding

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare in Burlington, VT is seeking a Registered Nurse for CCU travel coverage in a high-acuity ICU float pool. The assignment runs 16 weeks with 12-hour night shifts, and involves floating across multiple critical care units within the central pool.

Requirements include an active Vermont RN license, AHA BLS/ACLS, NIHSS, and EPIC EMR experience. CCRN is preferred. Travel nursing experience and flexibility to float to SICU and Miller units are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 2+ years ICU/CCU experience in a large teaching facility preferred.
• Ability to float to SICU, Miller units; flexible scheduling.
• Active RN license for Vermont or eligible to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to ICU patients across units within the central pool.
• Establish and maintain IV access; manage titrating drips per unit protocols.
• Monitor ventilators and critical care devices; assist with hemodynamic support as trained.
• Perform ongoing patient assessments and document in the EHR.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams; participate in rounds and coordinate care for post-surgical patients.

Skills

ICU nursing experience

Float/float pool experience

Flexible scheduling

Education

RN license (Vermont)

CCRN preferred

NIHSS certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse - CCU in a travel assignment with ICU float pool coverage starting 11/02/2026 for 16 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,492 to $2,618 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 12-hour nights (3x12). Work in a high-acuity critical care setting across multiple units with floating responsibilities within the central ICU pool, primarily Medical ICU with overflow to neuro and potential rotations to SICU, Miller 3, and Miller 4. This assignment is in Burlington, Vermont, USA.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,492-$2,618
• Contract duration: 16 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (3x12)
• Start date: 11/02/2026
• Work setting: ICU float pool covering multiple critical care units
• Extension opportunities based on unit needs

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to ICU patients across units within the central pool, with float responsibilities to areas outside of the assigned pod as needed
• Establish and maintain IV access; start and manage multiple titrating drips (vasopressors/inotropes, analgesia, sedation) per unit protocols
• Monitor and manage ventilators and other critical care devices; assist with complex hemodynamic support and devices as trained (e.g., IABP, CRRT, ECMO where applicable)
• Perform ongoing patient assessments, interpret data, respond to changes in condition, and document in the electronic record
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, participate in rounds, and coordinate care for post-cardiac surgery, vascular, trauma, and overflow MICU patients
• Ensure patient safety, infection control, and adherence to AHA standards; float to SICU and Miller units as required

Requirements

• Active RN license appropriate for Vermont (or eligible to obtain per requirements)
• AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS required; NIHSS required prior to start
• CCRN preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU/CCU experience; experience in a large teaching facility preferred
• EPIC EMR experience within the past 2 years (nonnegotiable)
• Prior travel nursing experience is preferred; ability to float to SICU, Miller 3, and Miller 4; flexible scheduling

Benefits and Support

• Competitive weekly pay: $2,492-$2,618
• 16-week assignment with potential extension opportunities based on unit needs
• Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays to support onboarding
• Travel support and dedicated recruiter assistance throughout the assignment
• Scheduling flexibility with no block scheduling required
• On-site onboarding and credentialing support as part of the assignment process

PAY DISCLAIMER

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.