Location: St Johnsbury, Vermont (Northeast Kingdom)
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36
Shift: Flex day/night rotation, 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM). Assignments are blocked by week, so nurses work either days or nights for the entire week.
Facility Overview
25-bed independent critical access hospital
Nonprofit, serving Vermont's Northeast Kingdom
Provides primary and preventive care, surgical and specialty services, inpatient and outpatient care, observation, swing bed, and 24-hour physician-staffed emergency services
Role Details
Primarily adult Med/Surg patients with occasional pediatric admissions; this is not a dedicated pediatric unit
Pediatric-only RNs will not be considered
Scheduled to fill staffing gaps based on operational needs
May be asked to serve as Charge RN or Preceptor
Broad scope of practice across medical, surgical, observation, swing bed, outpatient, and occasional pediatric care
Required Qualifications
Valid RN license in Vermont
Minimum of 3 years of Med Surg experience
Med Surg experience within the last year
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Schedule and Onboarding
Travelers start on Wednesdays.
During orientation week, travelers on a 48-hour contract are guaranteed 36 hours due to the midweek start.
All required credentials must be uploaded at least five business days before the start date.
Logistics
Housing is not provided. Travelers are responsible for securing their own housing before arrival, though the facility can share local housing resources.
The area is rural with no public transportation, taxis, or ride-share options.
The nearest major airport is approximately two hours away.
Facility
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
4.4rating(13 reviews)
2 nurses recommend working with Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
A
Anonymous
Med Surg (RN)
Contract Position
5.0rating
Pros
Unit is traveler friendly, ratio is 1:5 on days and nights. Friendly staff.
Cons
None
Review of Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital on Oct 12, 2026