Med-Surg Nurse (RN) in 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.

This opportunity offers a rewarding nursing role on a med-surg telemetry unit within a respected healthcare system. You will provide expert care for adult patients with diverse medical and post-operative needs, using your skills in telemetry monitoring and clinical assessment to ensure the highest standards of patient safety and recovery.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

• Active RN license with a minimum of 2 years clinical experience, including 1 year in med-surg telemetry
• Current BLS, ACLS, and Telemetry Certification required; peripheral IV placement preferred
• Proven ability to apply, interpret, and respond to telemetry monitoring and patient condition changes
• Comfortable with Epic electronic documentation and Pyxis medication system
• Strong collaboration skills to work alongside nursing assistants, charge nurses, and interdisciplinary teams

Location and Setting:This role is based in Northfield, Vermont, serving a community-focused hospital with a 51-bed med-surg telemetry unit. The hospital emphasizes a supportive and tightly-knit team culture, with resources such as 24/7 respiratory and anesthesia support, advanced monitoring equipment, and on-site parking. Housing may be up to 15 minutes away, so reliable transportation is recommended.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver patient-centered care to adults requiring telemetry monitoring, post-operative management, and chronic condition support
• Perform bedside procedures including telemetry lead application, peripheral IV insertion, and NG tube placement
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate seamless care plans for patients and families
• Maintain expert knowledge of unit protocols and technology including Sigma IV pumps, cardiac monitors, and PCA pumps
• Participate in staffing rotations with self-scheduling, primarily 12-hour shifts, working every other weekend and some holidaysno call requirements

Additional Details:

• The dress code encourages professional attire with scrubs, closed-toe shoes, and minimal jewelry
• Orientation includes 1-2 precepted shifts plus educator support prior to patient assignments
• Floating is infrequent, mostly within like-units; charge nurse role does not have direct patient load

This contract role provides an enriching environment to practice your telemetry nursing skills while joining a collaborative team dedicated to excellent patient outcomes. If you are ready to bring your expertise to this dynamic setting, apply now to move forward in the selection process.

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.