Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Burlington, Vermont.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/23/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Ortho Surgical – Night Shift | Burlington, VT 05401

Travel Med/Surg RN job in Burlington, Vermont (05401) on an Ortho Surgical Med/Surg unit (Miller
6). Bring strong clinical skills, teamwork, and flexibility—while enjoying Burlington’s walkable downtown, lakefront, and year-round outdoor recreation.

• Location: Burlington, VT 05401 (Vermont travel nursing job)
• Start Date: 03/23/2026
• End Date: 09/21/2026
• Contract Length: 26 weeks (assignment may range 16–32 weeks)
• Schedule: 36 hours/week
• Shift: 12-hour nights (Night Shift RN)
• Weekends: Required (may be more frequent than every other weekend)
• Unit: Miller 6 – Ortho Surgical Med/Surg
• Employment Type: Travel Contract
• Estimated Weekly Pay Range: $2,090 – $2,200
• Orientation: Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays
• Scheduling Note: No block schedules
• Transportation: Reliable personal transportation strongly recommended (public transportation is not accessible in this area)

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of orthopedic/ortho surgical RN experience required
• First-Time Traveler Requirement: If this is your first travel assignment, 4 years of strong Med/Surg experience with ortho plus experience in more than one large teaching trauma center is required
• Teaching/Trauma Experience: Experience in a large teaching trauma center required
• EMR: EPIC EMR experience within the past 2 years (non-negotiable)
• Certifications: BLS required; NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required prior to start; ACLS required
• Work History: Complete work history required (facility type, bed count, EMR, etc.); explain any employment gaps over 30 days
• Seasonal Readiness: Winter driving preparedness recommended (all-season or snow tires typically needed Nov–Apr)

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult Med/Surg patients with an orthopedic and post-surgical focus on the Ortho Surgical Med/Surg unit (Miller
  6)
• Perform comprehensive assessments, develop and update nursing care plans, and evaluate patient responses to interventions
• Administer medications and treatments, manage IV therapy, and monitor for post-op complications
• Collaborate with physicians, PT/OT, case management, and interdisciplinary teams to support high-quality patient outcomes
• Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery expectations, mobility precautions, pain management, and discharge planning
• Document accurately and timely in EPIC, following unit policies, clinical protocols, and patient safety standards

Apply now to join this Burlington, VT travel nursing contract as a Med/Surg RN on an Ortho Surgical night shift team.

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Planet Healthcare Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Med/Surg

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