Rehabilitation Med/Surg RN
Windsor, Vermont
Mount Ascutney Hospital and Health Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation - Med/Surg (Nights)

Location: Windsor, Vermont
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a combined Rehabilitation Medical-Surgical setting, focusing on patients recovering from surgery, serious illness, or injury.
• Provide intensive rehabilitation nursing care to restore patient function and independence through therapies (physical, occupational, speech) and specialized medical/nursing care.
• May be asked to work as a backup Charge Nurse.
• Coordinate total nursing care for patients and participate in patient and family teaching.
• Provide leadership by collaborating with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel to maintain professional nursing standards.
• Nurse to patient ratio: 1 to 4/5.
• Average daily patient census: 22.
• EMR system used: Cerner.
• Must be willing to float between Acute Rehab and Med Surg units as needed (within scope of practice).
• No block scheduling or schedule accommodations allowed.
• Local travelers residing within 50 miles are not eligible.
• Must have own vehicle due to lack of public transportation in the community.
• Orientation: 8 hours non-billable.

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid Vermont RN license or Compact RN license.
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years recent Medical-Surgical and Rehabilitation nursing experience.
  • Charge RN experience required.
  • Prior travel experience required (at least 3 months).
• Certifications:

  • Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
  • Current American Heart Association ACLS certification.
• Supervisory signed reference from within the past two years of employment.
• Strongly preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Additional Information

• This is a small community hospital with 35 beds, including a 25-bed medical-surgical unit and a 10-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit.
• The hospital is CARF accredited and recognized for excellence in community service.
• Windsor, VT offers access to outdoor recreation and is within a 3-hour drive of Boston, Montreal, and New York.
• Requested time off must be noted and verified before assignment start; no more than 5 days of time off allowed during the contract.

Summary

This position is ideal for an experienced Med-Surg RN with rehabilitation experience who is comfortable working nights, floating between units, and taking on charge nurse responsibilities. Prior travel experience and flexibility are required, along with strong clinical skills and certifications. The role is based in a small, community-focused hospital in Vermont with limited public transportation, so reliable personal transportation is essential.