Med/Surg Registered Nurse
St Johnsbury, VT
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg - Day Shift

Location: St Johnsbury, Vermont
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, outpatient, observation, swing bed, and occasional pediatric care in a general Med/Surg unit.
• Mainly adult patients with occasional pediatric patients (not a pediatric floor; pediatric-only RNs should not apply).
• Collaborate with the Unit Director, Clinical Nurse Lead, and Nursing Supervisor.
• Utilize the Nursing Process to make critical decisions and deliver holistic care addressing patients' age, physiological, spiritual, psychosocial, and developmental needs.
• Work primarily day shifts.
• Start dates and orientation occur on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of acute care experience (preference for candidates familiar with Meditech).
• Current Vermont RN or multi-state RN licensure.
• BLS (American Heart Association) certification required.
• ACLS certification required prior to start.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

Additional Information

• Orientation week may have adjusted hours due to midweek start.
• Work in a scenic, outdoor-rich region known as Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.
• The facility is a 25-bed critical access hospital providing a range of primary, surgical, specialty, inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services.

This position offers a unique opportunity to combine professional nursing practice with an active outdoor lifestyle in a beautiful rural setting.