Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position at a Level III Trauma facility in Berlin, VT, requiring at least 2 years of clinical experience and active telemetry skills.

Details

• Work in a 51-bed Med/Surg with Telemetry unit at a 122-bed acute care, Level III Trauma facility in Berlin, VT
• Patient population includes telemetry monitoring, post-op ortho/urology/GI, COPD, CHF, diabetics, end-of-life, dementia, and general adult medical-surgical cases — essentially all non-psych, non-ICU, and non-OB patients
• Adult patient population
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 3–5 patients on days, 4–6 on nights
• LNAs (CNAs/PCTs) assigned at a 1:8–10 ratio per shift
• Unit secretary on duty 6am–10pm most days
• Charge nurse coverage 24/7 with no patient assignment
• 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), 36 hours per week
• Schedule runs Monday through Sunday with no block scheduling
• Every other weekend required, with schedule adjusted as needed to meet unit and patient care needs
• Floating to like units required, though infrequently
• No on-call requirements
• Holiday coverage required
• EMR: Epic (experience from within the past 2 years required)
• Medication system: Pyxis
• Equipment includes Sigma IV pumps, CAAD PCA pumps, Kangaroo tube feed pumps, GE EKG machines, Stryker beds, Mindray cardiac monitoring, and Hill-Rom nurse call systems
• Respiratory therapy and anesthesia available 24/7 for support

Requirements

• Active RN license — VT or Compact state license accepted; NY candidates may be considered with proof of pending NY licensure included
• Current BLS and ACLS (AHA) required; NIHSS required prior to start
• Telemetry certification required
• Minimum 2 years of clinical RN experience required; minimum 1 year in Med/Surg Telemetry specialty required
• Active telemetry skills required: ability to apply leads, interpret rhythms, and take clinical action
• Competency with NG tube insertion and peripheral IV insertion required
• Epic experience within the past 2 years required — non-negotiable
• Must have completed 2 travel assignments in facilities with 300+ beds, OR have previous experience at a UVM Health Network acute care facility
• At least 2 professional references from a Nurse Manager and/or Supervisor required — at least 1 from the past 6 months and 1 from within the past year of employment
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Bedside RN responsibilities include NG tube insertion, peripheral IV insertion, and real-time telemetry strip interpretation and response
• The unit operates as a tight-knit, collaborative team; RNs, LPNs, and LNAs work closely together and travelers are expected to integrate seamlessly with all care team members and communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers
• Orientation includes 1–2 precepted shifts in addition to time with nurse educators prior to independent patient contact
• Scheduling is managed through an online platform called When-to-Work, with schedules published by the manager in advance
• Scrubs are flexible — wear your own or use the facility's; professional appearance required with closed-toe, non-skid shoes; minimal jewelry; groomed hair/beard; no artificial nails
• Parking is free on-site
• Public transportation is not accessible in this area — a reliable personal or rental vehicle is strongly recommended, as housing options may be located up to 15 minutes from the facility
• Pay rates are tiered based on distance from the facility (by direct line): travel rate for 101+ miles, radius rate for 51–100 miles, and local rate for 50 miles or less
• Local candidates are accepted
• All employment gaps of more than 90 days must be explained