High Risk Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Burlinton, Vermont
The University of Vermont Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Burlington, Vermont
Specialty: Registered Nurse – High Risk Labor & Delivery (L&D)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 32 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: Must start by January 26 (next available start September 8)
• Work Hours: 36 hours per week, night shift, every weekend required
• Schedule: Monday to Sunday, no block schedules allowed
• Facility Type: Large academic medical center
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in high risk L&D required; first-time travelers with solid experience considered
• EPIC Experience: Must have EPIC experience within the past 12 months (non-negotiable)
• Orientation: Bi-weekly on Mondays
• Transportation: Reliable personal or rental vehicle required; public transportation not accessible
• Vehicle Requirements: All-season or snow tires required November through April

Required Certifications & Verifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA certified
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA certified
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA certified
• State Nursing License verification (primary source within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP) updated annually
• Tech Certification verification within 30 days of assignment start
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual HIPAA compliance)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background Check within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education Verification based on job requirements
• Vermont Adult and Child Abuse Registry Consent Form
• Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC) criminal background check (for Vermont placements)
• COVID-19 Vaccination Attestation and Questionnaire (must be completed prior to start)
• Auto Registration Form (time sensitive, must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• N95 Fit Mask Test (updated annually); only approved masks allowed for L&D
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years or titer
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within past 12 months; chest X-ray if positive
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer
• Hepatitis B series and titer or signed declination
• Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved exemption (required during flu season Oct 1 – Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination
• Pneumonia vaccination or declination (required if working at NY facility)
• Drug Testing (required for NY facilities only)

Competency & Skills Verification

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for all RNs)
• Color Blind Testing (required)
• Competency Exam as required by specialty
• Skills Checklist within 12 months
• Work History Verification: 2 years of most recent clinical work history
• Two professional references from assignments within last 3 years

Facility Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo for badge (plain light background, no logos/hats/sunglasses)
• Review of Dress Code and Telephone Usage Policies prior to start
• Completion of EPIC and Cornerstone training modules prior to start (approx. 8 hours, non-billable)
• COVID Testing Protocol on Day 1 of work (if deemed necessary)
• Completion of Emergency Contact Form
• Hepatitis B and Pneumonia Vaccination Declination forms if applicable
• NameTag Verification setup
• Workday Information Attestation

Additional Notes

• No block scheduling allowed
• Must explain any employment gaps over 90 days
• Reliable transportation is critical due to lack of public transit
• Vehicle must be equipped for winter conditions during Nov-April

This position is ideal for experienced high risk L&D nurses comfortable working in a large academic medical center with strict compliance and credentialing requirements.