Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Burlington, Vermont
The University of Vermont Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Burlington, Vermont
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ER RN)
• Shift: Rotating Day/Night shifts
• Schedule: Minimum every other weekend required; schedule may be adjusted to meet unit and patient care needs
• Flexibility with schedule is essential
• Facility is a large, teaching hospital
• EPIC electronic medical record experience required within the past 2 years (non-negotiable)

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for Vermont
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in Emergency Department
• Prior travel experience required unless candidate has worked in larger (500+ bed) teaching facilities and multiple ERs
• Certifications (must be current and AHA approved):

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – must be completed or proof of class prior to start
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) – required prior to start
• Preferred certifications: CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse), ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course), MOAB, Pro Act or other de-escalation training such as CPS

Additional Requirements & Information

• Orientation offered bi-weekly on Mondays
• No block scheduling allowed
• Complete and detailed work history required, including bed count, EMR, and facility type
• Reliable personal transportation required; public transportation is not accessible in the area
• Vehicles should have all-season or snow tires from November through April

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification of highest degree
• Primary source verification of Vermont RN license within 30 days of start and upon expiration
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
• Color blindness testing
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• N95 Fit Test (annual) with approved mask types
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual updates)
  • MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series and titer or signed declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccination or declination
  • Pneumonia vaccination or declination if assigned to NY facility
• Drug testing as required (not annually for VT facilities)
• Completion of EPIC and Cornerstone training modules prior to start
• Vermont Adult and Child Abuse Registry consent and background checks
• Various facility-specific documents and policies to review and complete prior to start (dress code, telephone usage, emergency contact, etc.)

References & Work History

• Two professional references from assignments within the last 3 years
• Verification of 2 years of most recent clinical work history
• Skills checklist within 12 months
• Employment application required

Notes

• Candidate must explain any employment gaps over 90 days
• COVID testing protocol on Day 1 of work may be required
• Masking and social distancing policies must be followed on site

This position is ideal for experienced ER RNs with recent EPIC experience and flexibility in scheduling, seeking a 16-week travel assignment in a large teaching hospital environment.