Job Title
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel
Job Summary
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) in St Johnsbury, Vermont, is seeking an experienced Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join its dynamic Emergency Department. As a rural critical access hospital, NVRH's ED is a busy 9-bed unit, currently undergoing expansion, and serves over 15,000 patients annually, providing comprehensive emergency services to the community.
In this fast-paced environment, the ED RN provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, and collaborates closely with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate medical and nursing management. The ideal candidate will be a proactive team member, adept at quick learning, and capable of performing effectively under pressure to ensure optimal patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department.
- Assess patient conditions, evaluate outcomes, and adjust nursing care processes as indicated.
- Consult with other medical specialties to ensure comprehensive patient management.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare team members.
- Coordinate medical and nursing aspects of patient care, ensuring continuity and quality.
- Demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-pressure situations.
- Act as a proactive and adaptable team member within a busy ED setting.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of recent, acute care Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse experience.
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the Meditech Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
Preferred Qualifications
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.
Skills & Competencies
- Advanced clinical assessment and intervention skills in emergency situations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and rapidly changing patient conditions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration and patient interaction.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and maintain composure.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Teamwork-oriented approach to patient care.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Nights
- Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
- Days per Week: 3 days per week
- Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 14, 2026
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Vermont or a Compact Multi-State license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.