Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Burlington, VT
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Med/Surg RN Travel Nurse — 12-hour nights in Burlington, VT (05401). Join a dedicated Ortho Surgical Med/Surg team for a 16–32 week travel assignment in scenic Vermont.

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity

Work as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) on Miller 6 Ortho Surgical Unit in Burlington, Vermont. This travel nurse job places you in a vibrant lakefront city with a lively downtown, great restaurants, arts venues, and easy access to outdoor activities in the Green Mountains. Ideal for RNs seeking orthopedic nursing experience and travel nursing jobs in Vermont.

Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2,090–$2,200
• Location: Burlington, VT (05401) — Vermont nursing jobs / Burlington healthcare
• Unit: Miller 6 Ortho Surgical Med/Surg (orthopedic nursing)
• Employment Type: Travel assignment (travel nurse)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (night shift)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Assignment Duration: 16–32 weeks (approx. 26 weeks)
• Start Date: April 6, 2026
• End Date: October 5, 2026
• Orientation: Bi-weekly on Mondays
• Weekend Requirement: Weekends required; travelers may be asked to work more frequently than every other weekend
• Transportation: Personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended (public transit not accessible); vehicles should have all-season or snow tires November–April

Minimum Requirements

• Current RN license in the applicable U.S. state (must meet state requirements)
• Minimum 1 year Med/Surg RN experience required
• Minimum 2 years orthopedic experience required (orthopedic nursing)
• Experience in at least one large teaching or trauma center required
• EPIC EMR experience within the past 2 years (nonnegotiable)
• BLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS must be completed prior to start)
• All employment gaps over 30 days must be explained
• Covid and flu declinations accepted (proof or declination required)
• No block schedules permitted

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS certification preferred
• Prior travel nurse experience preferred; if first travel assignment, 4 years strong Med/Surg with ortho experience required
• Ability to float to like units as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients on the Ortho Surgical Med/Surg unit (Med/Surg RN / orthopedic nursing)
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
• Administer medications, monitor patient progress, and document care using EPIC EMR
• Float to similar units to support patient care when needed
• Deliver patient and family education focused on orthopedic recovery and postoperative care
• Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Work weekends and night shifts as required by unit needs

What We Look For

We seek experienced Med/Surg RNs and travel nurses with strong orthopedic skills, excellent critical thinking, and comfort using EPIC EMR. Ideal candidates are team-oriented, adaptable to a teaching hospital/trauma center environment, and ready for a rewarding travel nursing assignment in Burlington, Vermont.

Apply now to join our healthcare team — submit your RN resume and certifications today. For questions about this travel nursing job in Burlington, VT, contact our recruiter or click Apply to start the process. Join our healthcare team today!

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