Med-Surg Telemetry RN
Berlin, Vermont
The University of Vermont Health Network Central Vermont Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Berlin, Vermont
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med-Surg: Acute Med-Surg Tele RN)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 21 weeks

Job Description

• Assignment start date: December 22
• Duration: 21 weeks
• Unit: Med-Surg Telemetry
• Schedule: Minimum every other weekend or adjusted to unit/patient needs
• Responsibilities include:

  • NG tube insertion
  • Peripheral IV insertion
  • Telemetry strip interpretation (bedside)
• Holiday work requirement: Must work 2 out of 4 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Year's Day)

Requirements

• Certifications:

  • AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) required before starting
  • Telemetry certification preferred
• Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years Med-Surg Tele experience OR 3 years Tele experience
  • Prior travel experience required
  • Must have completed 2 travel assignments in 300+ bed facilities OR prior experience at any UVMHN acute care facility
• EPIC experience within the past 2 years is mandatory
• Reliable personal or rental vehicle required (no public transportation available)
• Vehicles should have all-season or snow tires from November through April

Orientation & Scheduling

• Orientation offered bi-weekly on Mondays
• No block schedules allowed
• Monday to Sunday shifts

Background & Compliance Checks

• Background check within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification based on job requirements
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start and upon expiration
• NURSYS verification for nursing licenses within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Vermont Adult and Child Abuse Registry consent and search required
• Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC) criminal background check required for Vermont placements
• COVID-19 vaccination attestation and questionnaire required
• Drug testing required for NY facilities (not required for VT)

Certifications & Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for all RNs)
• Color Blind Testing (required)
• Competency exams as required by specialty
• Annual fit mask (N95) test required prior to assignment
• Annual flu vaccination or approved exemption required (strict for VT placements)
• Hepatitis B series and titer or signed declination
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within past 12 months
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer
• Pneumonia vaccination or declination required for NY facilities

Health & Safety Documents

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• COVID testing protocol on Day 1 of work (masking and social distancing required)
• Annual TB questionnaire if positive TB test
• Annual flu vaccination documentation required by October 31

Facility Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo for badge (plain background, no logos or hats)
• Review of dress code and telephone usage policies prior to start
• Completion of auto registration form within 48 hours of signed contract
• Completion of EPIC and Cornerstone training modules prior to start (8 hours, non-billable)
• Emergency contact form completion required
• Hepatitis B and pneumonia declination forms if applicable
• NameTag verification setup required
• Workday information attestation required

Additional Notes

• All employment gaps over 90 days must be explained
• Complete work history including bed count, EMR, and facility type required for submission
• Reliable transportation is essential due to lack of public transit
• Vehicle must be equipped for winter conditions during November-April

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Med-Surg Telemetry RNs with recent EPIC experience and prior travel assignments in large acute care settings, who are prepared to work a flexible schedule including holidays and weekends in a Vermont location requiring reliable personal transportation.