Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

Healthforce; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 117,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Credentialing support

Recruiter support

Contract & scheduling support

ED guidance (on-site/remote)

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in Middlebury, Vermont. The role starts 09/14/2026 and runs for 16–26 weeks, with 3x12-hour night shifts and weekly pay.

The ED is rural, Level IV trauma capable, with telemedicine support and EPIC for documentation. 0 guaranteed hours; candidate must have ED and travel experience and applicable certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in emergency/acute care; Level IV rural ED experience preferred.
• At least 1 prior travel assignment; travel experience required.
• Certifications: BLS; ACLS; PALS or ENPC; NRP; NIHSS; TNCC. TNCC (or proof of class with date applied) must be included; NIHSS required prior to start.
• EPIC experience within the past 2 years (nonnegotiable).
• Ability to work a night shift and rotating scheduling, including holiday coverage; scheduling may include every other weekend.
• No floating to other units unless specified; ED operates with dedicated ED RN coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the ED for a broad patient population (0–100+ years), including triage, assessment, stabilization, and ongoing monitoring.
• Perform IV access, manage drips/infusions, administer medications, interpret ECGs, and apply restraints as needed.
• Respond to critical events, coordinate with EMS, and facilitate transports to higher levels of care when required (STEMI, stroke, trauma).
• Document comprehensive patient care in the electronic medical record (Epic); manage medications via Pyxis and maintain accurate patient records.
• Support specialty testing and protocols (ESI triage, EKGs, emergency procedures, and procedural sedation as applicable); provide occasional on-the-spot bedside teaching or mentoring as needed.
• Maintain a nurse-patient ratio of approximately 1:4 and participate in shift handoffs, with ED charge responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

ER nursing

Triage

IV access

ECG interpretation

Patient monitoring

Education

RN license

Tools

Epic EMR

Pyxis

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (ER) travel assignment in Middlebury, Vermont. Start 09/14/2026 for 16–26 weeks. 3x12-hour Night shifts. Weekly pay $2,577–$2,779 per week with 0 guaranteed hours. This hospital ED serves a 25-bed, rural critical access unit with Level IV trauma capabilities and telemedicine/Telestroke support. Typical ED staffing includes 3–4 RNs per shift plus ED technicians, with a charge nurse on-call and one physician scheduled daily.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,577–$2,779 per week


• Contract duration: 16–26 weeks


• Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts


• Start date: 09/14/2026


• Setting: Emergency Department in a rural hospital with telemedicine support


• Guaranteed hours: 0.0

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the ED for a broad patient population (0–100+ years), including triage, assessment, stabilization, and ongoing monitoring.


• Perform IV access, manage drips/infusions, administer medications, interpret ECGs, and apply restraints as needed.


• Respond to critical events, coordinate with EMS, and facilitate transports to higher levels of care when required (STEMI, stroke, trauma).


• Document comprehensive patient care in the electronic medical record (Epic); manage medications via Pyxis and maintain accurate patient records.


• Support specialty testing and protocols (ESI triage, EKGs, emergency procedures, and procedural sedation as applicable); provide occasional on-the-spot bedside teaching or mentoring as needed.


• Maintain a nurse-patient ratio of approximately 1:4 and participate in shift handoffs, with ED charge responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in emergency/acute care; prior ED experience in a Level IV trauma or rural ED setting preferred.


• At least 1 prior travel assignment; previous travel experience required.


• Certifications: BLS; ACLS; PALS or ENPC; NRP; NIHSS; TNCC. TNCC (or proof of class with date applied) must be included in the packet, and NIHSS is required prior to start.


• EPIC experience within the past 2 years (nonnegotiable).


• Ability to work a night shift and participate in rotating scheduling, including holiday coverage; scheduling may include every other weekend.


• No floating to other units unless specified; the ED operates with dedicated ED RN coverage.

Benefits and Support

• Credentialing and onboarding assistance


• Ongoing assignment support from a dedicated recruiter


• Clinical and scheduling support throughout the contract


• Access to on-site or remote guidance for ED workflows and certifications

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.