Registered Nurse - Critical Care Float - Diverse Unit Exposure and Skill Enhancement

Unit Description

As a Resource RN, you will care for a mixed population of patients across the UVM Medical Center. Our team is comprised of RNs and LNAs who float between different units to help cover inpatient staffing needs. As a department, we support up to 20 different units ranging from Medical-Surgical, Cardiology/Telemetry, Critical Care, to Maternal-Child. You’ll find yourself using your broad range of skills and depth of experience on a variety of inpatient units.

You’ll work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide patients with the highest quality care. Our leadership team provides training and support to ensure that you have the tools and knowledge that you need to thrive in this one-of-a-kind unit. A can-do attitude, flexibility, a love of change, independence, and excellent communication skills are needed to be successful in our department.

A minimum of 2 years of direct critical care experience is required.

Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.

On-call: Not required.

Resource Department differential of $7.00 /hour. External candidates are eligible for a one-time signing bonus of $20,000 (prorated for part-time roles). Please note that current University of Vermont Health Network employees are excluded from eligibility for this bonus. Additional terms and conditions apply.

• 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.

• Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Benefits (403b)
• Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term)
• Paid time Off

• 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

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). Burlington offers 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 ranks 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.