Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Burlington, VT
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – M4 MICU in Burlington, VT: 4-week travel nursing job for experienced critical care RNs with Epic EMR experience. Join a high-performing critical care team on a travel contract in Burlington, Vermont — a lakeside New England city known for Lake Champlain views and abundant outdoor recreation.

This travel nursing job is ideal for ICU nurses seeking professional growth in a large teaching hospital setting. Our M4 Medical ICU (MICU) treats complex medical and overflow neuro critical care patients and offers a collaborative interdisciplinary environment for experienced critical care RNs and travel nurses.

Job Details

• Position: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – M4 Medical ICU (MICU)
• Location: Burlington, VT 05401 (On-site) — Burlington, Vermont travel nursing jobs / Vermont critical care jobs
• Role Type: Travel Contract (travel nursing)
• Start Date: March 16, 2026
• End Date: April 13, 2026
• Duration: 4 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay Range: $2200 – $2320
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shift: 12 Hour Nights (critical care night shift)
• Unit: M4 MICU (Medical ICU, overflow neuro)
• Float Requirement: No floating required
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum every other weekend; schedule may be adjusted to meet unit and patient care needs
• Transportation: Reliable personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended (public transportation is limited); all-season or snow tires required November–April

Job Requirements (ICU RN / Critical Care Nurse)

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience in a large, teaching facility—required for critical care RN and MICU travel nurse roles
• Travel Experience: Prior travel/contract RN experience required
• License: Active RN license (must be on file at time of submission)
• Certifications: AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required prior to start; CCRN preferred
• EMR: Epic experience within the past 2 years (required)
• Clinical Skills: IV starts, management of multiple titratable drips, advanced ventilator/respiratory care, CRRT, IABP, ECMO, COVID/respiratory critical care
• Work History: Complete nursing work history required; be prepared to explain any employment gaps over 90 days

Responsibilities (ICU Nurse / Critical Care Duties)

• Deliver expert bedside care for critically ill patients in the Medical ICU (M4 MICU), including overflow neuro cases — role suited for experienced ICU RNs and critical care nurses
• Initiate and maintain IV access; manage and titrate multiple vasoactive and titratable drips
• Provide advanced ventilator management and collaborate closely with respiratory therapy and the interdisciplinary critical care team
• Care for patients with complex multi-system disease processes, including those requiring CRRT, IABP, ECMO, and specialized respiratory support
• Document thoroughly and efficiently in Epic EMR, ensuring accurate clinical records for ICU patient care
• Participate in rapid response and emergent situations with strong critical thinking, assessment, and prioritization skills
• Ensure continuity of care through thorough handoffs, clear communication, and collaborative teamwork

Apply now to join a collaborative ICU team in Burlington, VT. This travel nursing assignment is an excellent opportunity for experienced ICU RNs and critical care nurses seeking a rewarding short-term contract in a welcoming community. Advance your critical care nursing career and make a meaningful impact on patient care—join our healthcare team today!

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