Emergency Room (ER) Nurse - Northfield, VT
Job Description
Job Description
Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
An Emergency Room Registered Nurse role is available in Northfield, VT, supporting a critical access hospital's 10-14 bed Emergency Department. This contract position offers an opportunity to work within a team of experienced RNs and ED techs providing care for patients ranging from newborns to geriatric, across a busy rural setting.
Responsibilities include:
- Applying ESI triage scale and performing patient assessments
- Administering drips and infusions, starting IVs, and conducting EKGs
- Managing patient transports including occasional ambulance rides
- Utilizing documentation systems and medication dispensing tools
- Collaborating with physicians, mid-level providers, and respiratory therapists
- Responding to emergency situations including STEMI, stroke, and trauma transfers
- Participating in telemedicine consultations for specialized care support
Desired qualifications and experience:
- Minimum 2 years of clinical experience as an RN, with at least 2 years in Emergency Nursing
- Completion of at least one travel nursing contract preferred
- Current certifications such as ACLS, ENPC or PALS, TNCC, NRP, and NIHSS are preferred
- Experience with charge nurse duties, precepting colleagues, and transport incidents advantageous
- Comfort working in a rural or critical access hospital setting highly valued
Shift schedule includes 12-hour rotations covering days, evenings, nights, and holidays to ensure continuous care.
About the location:
Northfield, VT is a small New England community offering a peaceful environment with access to outdoor activities and a close-knit community feel. It provides an ideal setting for healthcare professionals who enjoy a rural lifestyle while maintaining access to quality medical resources and regional support centers.
This contract engagement represents an excellent chance for ER nurses ready to bring expertise to a critical access facility dedicated to patient-centered emergency care. Candidates with rural ER experience or a willingness to adapt to a dynamic, multi-age patient population will find this role professionally rewarding.
To apply, please review your experience against the requirements and submit your credentials for consideration today.
Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.