Registered Nurse, Med/Surg (Adult & Pediatric)
St Johnsbury, VT
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - Contract Opportunity

Location: St Johnsbury, Vermont
Specialty: Nursing (Med/Surg Unit)
Employment Type: Contract
Shift: Night Shift (mainly adult patients with occasional pediatrics)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide comprehensive care for adult and occasional pediatric patients in a general Medical/Surgical unit.
• Patient care includes medical, surgical, outpatient, observation, swing bed, and pediatric cases.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to meet diverse patient needs using the Nursing Process.
• Focus on holistic care addressing patients' age, physiological, spiritual, psychosocial, and developmental needs.
• Work under the supervision of the Unit Director and alongside the Clinical Nurse Lead and/or Nursing Supervisor.
• This is primarily an adult Med/Surg floor; occasional pediatric patients may be present. Pediatric-only RNs are not suitable for this role.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years acute care nursing experience.
• Preference for candidates familiar with Meditech electronic health records.
• Current Vermont RN license or multi-state RN licensure.
• BLS (American Heart Association) certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• Flu shot required (no exceptions).

Additional Information

• Travelers will start on Wednesdays.
• During orientation week, hours may be reduced due to midweek start.
• Facility is a 25-bed critical access hospital in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, offering a scenic and outdoor-oriented lifestyle.
• Emphasis on a smooth onboarding process with credential submission required five business days before start date.

Work Environment

• Independent, nonprofit critical access hospital.
• Provides primary, preventive, surgical, specialty, inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Located in a rural area known for natural beauty and outdoor activities.