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

Join an experienced clinical team as a Travel Registered Nurse for a 5-week Medical-Surgical and Telemetry travel nursing contract in Burlington, Vermont. This on-site Float Pool opportunity is ideal for a flexible Med/Surg RN who is confident caring for diverse adult patient populations and adapting quickly across hospital units. Burlington offers a welcoming lakeside setting with access to outdoor recreation, local culture, and the scenic beauty of the Lake Champlain region.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Burlington, Vermont
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Healthcare Setting: On-site Float Pool supporting Medical-Surgical and Telemetry units
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470–$2,600
• Start Date: October 15, 2026
• End Date: November 19, 2026
• Contract Duration: 5 weeks
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 36 hours per week
• Scheduling: Monday–Sunday coverage; flexible scheduling required, including a minimum of every other weekend as needed
• Orientation: Biweekly Monday orientations
• Openings: 1

Travel Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Vermont
• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience
• Experience in a large Level I trauma and teaching facility
• Recent Medical-Surgical, Med/Surg, and Telemetry nursing experience
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification completed before the start date
• EPIC electronic health record experience within the past 2 years; this requirement is essential
• Ability to float to hospital units and adult patient populations matching your skills and competency
• Reliable personal or rental transportation, as public transportation is not readily accessible
• Complete work history required; employment gaps longer than 90 days must be explained

Medical-Surgical and Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult patients in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry settings.
• Float across assigned units based on patient census and operational needs; travel nurses may be prioritized for float assignments.
• Support a broad range of clinical areas, including hematology, oncology, orthopedics, general surgery, neurology, neuro step-down, neurosurgery, ENT, and gynecology.
• Care for patients in emergency department boarding and surge areas when assigned.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, administer medications, monitor telemetry, and recognize changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized patient care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately in EPIC.
• Adapt to changing assignments and maintain high standards of patient safety across multiple hospital units.
• Participate in weekend coverage and flexible scheduling without block schedules.

Apply now to be considered for this Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Burlington, Vermont.

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