PACU Registered Nurse
Burlington, Vermont
The University of Vermont Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PACU) - Vermont, Burlington

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PACU)
• Location: Burlington, Vermont
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Description

• Assignment duration: up to 16 weeks
• Schedule: No weekends regularly; variable day/evening shifts of 8, 10, or 12 hours
• Float weekends and call required
• Holidays and weekends depend on schedule needs and staff picks
• Work environment: Large teaching hospital
• Electronic Medical Record system: Epic experience within the past 2 years required (non-negotiable)

Requirements

• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (AHA approved, current)
• Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience
  • Minimum 2 years of experience specifically in PACU
  • Must have critical care PACU skills, including:

    • High acuity critical care PACU experience
    • Experience with critical care arterial lines, multiple titrating drips, cardiac monitoring, etc.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• Large teaching hospital experience required

Orientation & Scheduling

• Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays (next available orientation date provided by employer)
• No block schedules allowed
• Monday to Sunday coverage

Transportation

• Public transportation is NOT accessible in this area
• Reliable personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended
• Vehicles should have all-season or snow tires during November through April

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Complete and detailed work history including bed count, EMR, and facility type
• Explanation required for any employment gaps over 90 days
• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification as required
• National tech certification verification within 30 days of assignment start
• State license verification and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam and other competency exams as required
• Annual color blind testing
• Vermont Adult and Child Abuse Registry consent and search
• COVID-19 vaccination attestation and questionnaire (time sensitive)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• N95 fit test required prior to assignment and updated annually
• Immunizations required or documented: Tdap, MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B (or declination), Flu seasonal vaccination or exemption (medical/religious only, no declinations accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within past 12 months, updated annually
• Drug testing as required (varies by state)
• References: 2 professional references from assignments within last 3 years
• Skills checklist within 12 months
• Work history verification for last 2 years of clinical work

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport style, plain background, no logos or hats)
• Auto insurance required if using personal vehicle for work (Home Health and Hospice specialties)
• 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)
• Completion of emergency contact form and other facility-specific forms
• Compliance with COVID testing protocol on Day 1 of work if required

This position is ideal for experienced PACU Registered Nurses with strong critical care skills, recent Epic EMR experience, and the ability to work flexible shifts in a large teaching hospital setting. Reliable transportation and thorough compliance with documentation and immunization requirements are essential.