Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – School Nurse

HealthForce Healthcare; California; On-site; USD 116,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking an experienced Travel RN – School Nurse for a day-shift assignment in Montpelier, VT. The role focuses on pediatric care and community health within a school setting, with coordination of care across students, families and school staff.

The ideal candidate has pediatric/school health nursing experience, holds an active VT RN license (or multistate), and BLS certification; PALS or School Health Nurse certs are a plus.

Qualifications

• Pediatric nursing experience preferred in school or community settings.
• RN license active in VT or multistate/compact license.
• BLS certification required; PALS or School Health Nurse certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and triage for acute illnesses, injuries, and emergencies on campus.
• Administer medications and manage treatment schedules; oversee individualized health plans.
• Coordinate immunization records and health screenings in compliance with state standards.
• Educate students, families and staff on health promotion and hygiene practices.
• Document visits and treatments accurately in the EHR and school health logs.
• Liaise with local health departments and families to coordinate care and vaccination tracking.

Skills

Pediatrics

School health

EHR proficiency

Communication

Organization

Education

BSN preferred

ADN accepted with pediatric experience

Job description

About The Role

Are you an experienced Travel RN passionate about pediatric care and community health? We are seeking a flexible, skilled Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – School Nurse for a day-shift assignment in Montpelier, VT.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Care & Triage: Provide immediate, high-quality nursing care for acute illnesses, injuries, and emergencies occurring on campus
• Medication & Care Plans: Administer prescribed medications, oversee treatment schedules, and manage individualized healthcare plans (IHPs) for students with chronic conditions or special needs
• Health Screenings & Compliance: Coordinate immunization records, execute health screenings (vision, hearing, etc.), and manage community referrals in compliance with state standards
• Education & Promotion: Educate students, families, and school personnel on health promotion, disease prevention, and hygiene practices
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely documentation of student visits, treatments, and incident reports in the electronic health record (EHR) and school health logs
• Community Collaboration: Liaise with local health departments, primary care providers, and families to coordinate care and track vaccination compliance

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted with prior school health or pediatric experience

Licensure & Certifications

• Active, unrestricted RN License in the state of Vermont (or active multistate/compact license)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or School Health Nurse certification preferred

Skills & Experience

• Prior nursing experience in pediatrics, school health, or community health nursing
• Proficiency with EHR systems and standardized health record-keeping
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to engage effectively with students, parents, and school staff
• Strong organizational skills and adaptability in a dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified School Nurse (CSN) or Pediatric Nursing Certification (CPN)
• Bilingual skills (Spanish or other languages)

Work Environment & Benefits

• Setting: School campus environment during regular daytime school hours
• Schedule: Day shift (Monday–Friday) with standard school calendar hours
• Impact: Collaborative, supportive setting working alongside school administrators, counselors, and teachers focused on student wellness

Location: Montpelier, VT

Job Type: Full-time / Contract (Travel RN)

Shift: Mondays & Fridays | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST (14 hours/week)

Pay Rate: $726.88 / day