Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Burlington, VT
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Burlington, Vermont
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Shift: Rotating day/night shifts
• Schedule: Minimum of every other weekend required; schedule flexibility needed to meet unit and patient care needs
• No block schedules
• Large, teaching facility experience required
• EPIC electronic medical record experience within the past 2 years is mandatory
• Prior travel experience required unless candidate has worked in large (500+ bed), teaching facilities and multiple ERs

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse license valid in Vermont
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification prior to start
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification prior to start
• CEN, ENPC, MOAB, ProAct, or other de-escalation training preferred

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room nursing experience
• Experience in large, teaching hospital settings strongly preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required unless exceptions noted above

Orientation & Training

• Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays
• Completion of EPIC and Cornerstone training modules prior to start (approximately 8 hours, non-billable)
• Must provide screenshot of completed modules before start

Additional Requirements

• Complete and explain any employment gaps over 90 days
• Provide detailed work history including bed count, EMR used, and facility type
• Reliable personal transportation required (public transportation not accessible)
• Vehicle should have all-season or snow tires November through April

Background & Health Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification as applicable
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• N95 fit test prior to assignment and annually (approved mask types specified)
• Immunizations and testing required:

  • Tdap within 10 years or titer
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray if positive TB
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series and titer or signed declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (seasonal requirement)
  • COVID-19 vaccination or declination
  • Pneumonia vaccination or declination if assigned to New York facility
• Drug testing as required

Compliance & Documentation

• Vermont Adult and Child Abuse Registry consent form required
• COVID questionnaire and vaccination attestation required prior to start
• Photo for badge (passport style, plain background) required two weeks before start
• Auto insurance proof required if using personal vehicle for work-related travel
• Review of dress code and telephone usage policies required
• Emergency contact form completion required
• References: Two professional references from assignments within last 3 years
• Skills checklist within 12 months
• Work history verification for last 2 years

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Vermont
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current American Heart Association certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system

Notes

• Public transportation is not available; reliable personal transportation is essential
• Must complete all required documentation and training timely to avoid delays
• Facility enforces strict COVID-19 testing and masking protocols on Day 1 of assignment

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurses who are flexible, have recent EPIC experience, and are comfortable working in a large, teaching hospital environment. Prior travel nursing experience is preferred.