Registered Nurse - Inpatient Medical Intensive Care Unit

Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: Medical Intensive Care Unit

Shift: Night-12Hr

Salary Range: Min $39.42 Mid $52.02 Max $64.62

Recruiter: Abigail Keegan

Unit Description:

Medical ICU (MICU) – Where Excellence Meets Compassion

Step into the heart of critical care at our 21-bed Medical/Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, where every shift is a chance to make a profound impact. As a MICU RN, you’ll be part of a high-performing, interdisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional care rooted in the latest evidence-based practices.
 

Complex Care, Advanced Skills

In the MICU, you’ll care for some of the most critically ill patients in the region. Our diverse and high-acuity population includes individuals experiencing:

• Neurological emergencies: Stroke, Seizures, Guillain-Barré (GB), TNK, Thrombectomies
• Cardiac crises: Myocardial Infarction (MI), CHF, IABP, Impella, Cardiac Arrest, ECMO
• Pulmonary challenges: COPD, ILD, PNA, COVID ICU
• Severe infections: Sepsis, Septic Emboli
• Metabolic and toxicologic emergencies: DKA, Overdose (OD), Liver Failure, Renal Failure
• Gastrointestinal bleeding: GIB
• Advanced therapies: CRRT, CDT
• End-of-life (EOL) care: Compassionate, patient-centered support for patients and families

This environment demands sharp clinical judgment, rapid decision-making, and a deep commitment to continuous learning.

Teamwork That Transforms

Collaboration is our cornerstone. You’ll work side-by-side with:

• RNs, LNAs, RTs, PT/OTs, Unit Clerks
• Environmental Services, Interns, Residents, Fellows, and Attending Physicians

Together, we create a supportive, respectful environment focused on clinical excellence and compassionate care.

A Culture of Learning & Leadership

MICU nurses are lifelong learners and passionate educators. Whether you're pursuing your CCRN certification or advancing through our Clinical Advancement and Recognition Program (CARP), you’ll find mentorship, encouragement, and room to grow.

Innovation in Action

Be part of a unit that doesn’t just follow best practices—we help shape them. Nurses here actively contribute to quality improvement initiatives and research projects, driving innovation in critical care.

Experience:

Greater than one year of ICU experience required. Candidates with 2 years or more of ICU experience will be considered first.
 

On-call: Not required.

This is a bargaining union position.