Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
Burlington, Vermont
The University of Vermont Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical Telemetry

Location: Burlington, Vermont
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• 12-hour night shifts, total 36 hours per week
• Float to similar medical/surgical floors as needed
• Care for acute and chronic patients with multisystem needs including elder care, delirium prevention, respiratory, renal, alcohol withdrawal, infectious diseases, bariatric care
• Acute care of exacerbated chronic illness and complex multisystem issues
• Geriatric specialty nursing focus
• Experience required in a large, teaching facility
• EPIC experience within the past 12 months is mandatory
• No block schedules allowed
• Reliable personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended (public transportation not accessible)
• Orientation offered bi-weekly on Mondays

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Vermont
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Experience in a large, teaching facility
• EPIC electronic medical record experience within the last 12 months
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• National Tech Certification verification
• State License 1 verification
• NURSYS verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)

Licensure

• Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Vermont

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (AHA approved)
• ACLS (AHA approved)
• NIHSS certification
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as required
• Color Blind Testing (online)
• Competency exams as required by specialty

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• N95 Fit Test (annual) with approved mask types
• Up-to-date immunizations or titers for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series and titer or signed declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates if positive)
• Annual TB questionnaire if applicable
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
• COVID vaccination or declination required
• Pneumonia vaccination or declination required if assigned to New York facility

Background & Compliance

• Background check within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification of highest degree
• Vermont Adult and Child Abuse Registry consent and search
• Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC) criminal background check for Vermont assignments
• Employment application and work history verification for last 2 years
• Two professional references from assignments within last 3 years
• Skills checklist within 12 months
• Photo for badge (passport style, plain background)
• Auto insurance proof if using personal or rental vehicle

Additional Notes

• All work history information must be complete, including bed count, EMR, and facility type
• Gaps in employment over 30 days must be explained
• Must complete EPIC and Cornerstone training modules prior to start (approx. 8 hours, non-billable)
• Must complete COVID questionnaire and vaccination attestation prior to start
• Must review dress code and telephone usage policies prior to start
• Reliable transportation required, especially during winter months (Nov-April) with appropriate tires

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs comfortable working nights in a fast-paced, teaching hospital environment with complex patient needs and strong EMR proficiency.