Location: Springfield, VT

Start Date: 02-22-2026

End Date: 08-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour day shifts (day shift), exact start/end times set by facility; 12-hour daytime schedule with a 36-hour weekly guarantee (facility provides exact shift start/end times upon scheduling)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide rapid patient assessment and triage in a busy Emergency Department
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care for emergency and urgent conditions
• Collaborate with physicians, PAs, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient care plans
• Perform advanced life support interventions and respond to acute emergencies using ACLS/PALS skills
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the patient medical record
• Uphold infection control, patient safety, and throughput standards to support departmental flow
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and families during stressful situations
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement and maintain required certifications

Qualifications

• Active Vermont RN license required (Compact license allowed)
• Current Nursys verification required
• ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), PALS (AHA) and TNCC — all certifications must be in hand and uploaded
• Minimum 2+ years of current Emergency Department nursing experience in a hospital setting (required)
• Travel nursing experience of at least 3 months preferred
• Supervisory signed reference from within the past two years required
• Traveler must have own vehicle and include permanent address on profile
• All requested time off (RTO) must be included at submission; facility will not approve post-offer scheduling requests

Education

• RN nursing degree required (associate or diploma acceptable as RN licensure is required)
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong triage and rapid patient assessment skills
• Ability to manage high-acuity and variable-volume ED presentations
• Competence in emergency procedures and advanced life support
• Proficient clinical documentation and time management in fast-paced environments
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Adaptability to changing shift assignments and departmental needs
• Familiarity with hospital policies, infection control, and patient safety protocols

Benefits

• Supportive team that values your skills and well-being — you’ll join a close-knit ED crew
• Licensure support: facility requires current Nursys verification and supports compact licensing processes
• Professional growth opportunities through exposure to a full-service critical access hospital
• Clear scheduling expectations — submit requested time off up front (up to 10 days RTO accepted)
• Hands-on experience with high-acuity ED cases and collaborative specialty access with Dartmouth-Hitchcock partners
• A respectful workplace with emphasis on safety, quality care, and work-life balance
• Easy access to continuing education and certifications to keep your skills current
• A role that makes a real impact in a community-focused hospital

Travel Perks: Explore Springfield, VT

Springfield, Vermont is a charming base for outdoor lovers and New England enthusiasts. Enjoy nearby hiking at Mount Ascutney State Park, scenic drives to covered bridges and fall foliage hotspots, and local walking trails along the Black River. Winter sports are within reach — head to regional ski areas for day trips. Explore local craft breweries, farm-to-table eateries, and small-town festivals. Day trips to Dartmouth-Hitchcock partner communities and quaint towns like Bellows Falls and Chester make weekends fun and relaxing.

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