Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Adaptive Acuity Unit – Vermont
Start Date: November 23, 2026
Location: Vermont
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts with every other weekend rotation; holiday coverage required as scheduled
Highlights:
- Adaptive acuity unit with 25 beds; standard 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Flexible acuity model—occasional Progressive Care Unit (PCU) assignments at 3:1 ratio as needed
- Charge nurse responsibilities included; $3/hour differential for charge duties
- Required drip experience including insulin, esmolol, and sodium drips
- Opportunity to utilize Med/Surg, Telemetry, and Progressive Care skills in a dynamic environment
- Contract length: 13 weeks with potential for extension
Requirements:
- Active Vermont RN license or multistate Compact license
- Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications
- Minimum 2+ years of current Medical/Surgical and Telemetry experience
- Charge nurse experience (required and non-negotiable)
- Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience strongly required
- Demonstrated competency with critical drips: insulin, esmolol, and sodium
- ICU experience strongly preferred
- Minimum 3 months of previous travel nursing experience required
- Willingness to float to inpatient units within scope of practice
- Reliable personal transportation
- Current skills checklists: PCU, Medical/Surgical, and Telemetry (within one year)
- One supervisory reference from within the past two years
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers experienced travel nurses the chance to expand their clinical versatility in an adaptive acuity setting where your Med/Surg, Telemetry, and Progressive Care skills will be valued daily. You'll take on meaningful leadership responsibilities as charge nurse while working with a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care. Ideal for skilled clinicians who thrive in dynamic environments and are ready to make an immediate impact.
Important Notes:
- All requested time off (maximum 5 days) must be submitted at time of application and cannot be modified after submission
- Holiday work requirements: must work two of the following holiday blocks if scheduled: Thanksgiving weekend, Christmas weekend, or New Year's weekend
- Block scheduling and special schedule accommodations cannot be honored for this assignment
- Candidates must be reachable by phone with active voicemail