PCU Telemetry Registered Nurse
Burlington, Vermont
The University of Vermont Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location: Burlington, Vermont
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Description

• Assignment in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Telemetry, Miller 4
• Schedule: Every other weekend; Monday to Sunday shifts
• Floating required to Medical/Surgical or other Progressive Care areas (travelers float first)
• Must be flexible with scheduling
• Experience in cardiology unit specialty required, including post catheterization, STEMIs, and structural heart patients
• EPIC electronic medical record experience within the past 2 years is required (non-negotiable)
• Large teaching facility experience preferred
• Prior travel experience preferred
• No block schedules allowed
• Reliable personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended (public transportation not accessible)
• Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Vermont
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA approved)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA approved)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification required prior to start
• EPIC experience within last 2 years
• Willingness to float to other units within the Central Pool PCU
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible environment

Certifications & Compliance

• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification as required
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as required
• Color blind testing required
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• N95 Fit Test required prior to assignment and updated annually
• Immunizations and health requirements including:

  • Tdap within 10 years or titer
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray if positive TB
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series and titer or signed declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (during flu season)
  • COVID vaccination or declination
  • Pneumonia vaccination or declination if assigned to NY facility
• Drug testing as required (varies by state)
• Completion of EPIC and Cornerstone training modules prior to start (approx. 8 hours, non-billable)
• Annual safety and orientation acknowledgements

Additional Requirements

• Complete all work history information including bed count, EMR, and facility type
• Explain any employment gaps over 30 days
• Must complete Vermont Adult and Child Abuse Registry Consent Form
• Must complete COVID questionnaire and vaccination attestation prior to start
• Must provide passport-style photo for badge (plain background, no logos or hats)
• Must review dress code and telephone usage policies prior to start
• Must complete emergency contact and candidate information forms
• Auto insurance required if using personal or rental vehicle
• Must comply with COVID testing protocol on Day 1 of work (mask wearing and social distancing required)

References & Verification

• Two professional references from assignments within the last 3 years
• Employment application and skills checklist within 12 months
• Two-year verification of most recent clinical work history

Notes

• Prior travel experience is preferred but not explicitly required
• Reliable transportation is essential due to limited public transit options
• Floating to other units is mandatory, with travelers floating first

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with cardiology and telemetry experience who are comfortable working in a large teaching hospital environment and have recent EPIC experience.