Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg

Overview

Registered Nurse – Med Surg (Travel)

Location:

Saint Johnsbury Center, Vermont, United States

Start date:

09/16/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | Weekly pay: $1,794-$1,868 per week | Guaranteed hours: 36 | Shift: 3x12 Nights

This travel assignment is in a rural, nonprofit Critical Access Hospital with a general Med/Surg unit serving adult patients and occasional pediatrics. The role emphasizes coordination of patient care using the Nursing Process and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Note:

this is not a pediatric-only unit; pediatrics may appear on occasion.

• Weekly pay: $1,794-$1,868 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour blocks (7 pm-7 am)
• Start date:
  
  09/16/2026
• Setting:
  Rural Critical Access Hospital in Vermont

• Provide direct nursing care to adult patients in a general Med/Surg unit, with occasional pediatric cases.
• Assess patient conditions, formulate and execute care plans, monitor responses to treatment, and adjust plans as needed using the Nursing Process.
• Administer medications and IV therapies in accordance with orders; monitor for adverse effects and intervene as required.
• Communicate and collaborate with the Unit Director, Clinical Nurse Lead, Nursing Supervisor, and the broader care team to coordinate inpatient, observation, swing bed, and outpatient services.
• Ensure accurate documentation, patient safety, infection control practices, and patient/family education; participate in discharge planning.
• Maintain flexibility to support staffing needs and work within a small, rural hospital environment.

• Licensure:
  Current Vermont RN license or multi-state RN licensure
• Certifications:
  
  BLS (American Heart Association) and ACLS required
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 3 years of acute care nursing experience
• Education:
  
  RN degree from an accredited program
• Specialty/Setting:
  Ability to work effectively in a general Med/Surg unit with adult emphasis and occasional pediatric patients
• Credentialing:
  All required credentials must be uploaded five business days before start
• Additional:
  Flu vaccination required;
  Meditech experience preferred but not mandatory

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated onboarding and credentialing coordination
• Fast credentialing process
• Access to local housing resources and guidance (travelers are responsible for housing)
• Orientation support to facilitate a smooth start

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.