Registered Nurse - Medical​/Surgical Float

Overview

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.

As a Medical/Surgical RN, you will specifically support areas including, but not limited to medicine, surgical, hematology/oncology, orthopedics, acute rehab and psychiatry units. Medical/Surgical/Telemetry focused RNs support a combination of medicine, surgical, hematology/oncology, orthopedics, cardiothoracic and cardiac 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 1 year of direct experience is required. Please utilize this link to find further unit information:
Why

On-call: Not required.

• Provide patient care across multiple units as part of a float pool for inpatient staffing needs.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
• Adapt to a broad range of clinical areas including Medical-Surgical, Cardiology/Telemetry, Critical Care, and Maternal Child.
• Support areas such as medicine, surgical, hematology/oncology, orthopedics, acute rehab, psychiatry, and cardiothoracic/cardiac units where applicable.

• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.
• ADN required, BSN preferred.
• Appropriate experience in specific clinical areas (varies by unit).

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

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Focus on nurse happiness and a valued workforce
• Structured preceptorships and continuing education
• Commitment to favorable patient ratios
• Collaborative team culture with strong governance
• Investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment
• Nurses have a voice through shared governance

Located in Burlington, Vermont, offering amenities of a city with access to skiing and outdoor activities within an hour of downtown. Burlington features a robust food and music scene and has been noted for health indicators in national rankings.