Location: Bennington, VT

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (day) with some weekends and on-call required

Hours per Week: 37

Candidate Pay Rate: $70 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

• Assess patients and caregivers using the nursing process to deliver compassionate, evidence-based hospice care
• Develop and communicate realistic, individualized plans of care that include patients and families
• Serve as Case Manager — actively manage caseloads and visits to meet agency productivity and quality standards
• Complete timely, accurate OASIS and agency documentation in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Implement medical plans of care and nursing interventions to ensure patient safety and symptom control
• Perform and maintain high-tech skills such as IV therapy, wound VAC management, and complex wound care
• Coordinate safe discharges, transfers, and interdisciplinary care with physicians, therapists, social work, and other team members
• Provide clear patient and caregiver education on medications, treatment options, discharge instructions, and reportable conditions
• Collaborate with LPNs and other staff—delegate appropriately and review documentation to ensure care continuity
• Participate in peer review audits, case conferences, and IDT meetings to continuously improve care quality

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Vermont (Vermont State Board of Nursing) — required
• Experience or comfort with hospice/home health nursing and case management
• Proficient with OASIS documentation and agency-required documentation timeliness
• Skilled in IV therapy, wound VAC care, and complex wound management
• Familiarity with infection control standards and ability to apply them in home settings
• Experience coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams and physicians
• Comfort with occasional weekend work and on-call responsibilities

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment and individualized care plan development
• Symptom and pain management tailored to hospice needs
• Timely, accurate documentation (OASIS and agency systems like McKesson)
• Case management and visit time management
• Infection control best practices in home care environments
• Effective patient/caregiver education and communication
• Coordination of discharge planning and community resources
• Comfort with electronic charting workflows and follow-up processes

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so paperwork isn’t a headache
• Paid Time Off to recharge between meaningful assignments
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Life Insurance for peace of mind
• Travel reimbursement and support for local travel to patient homes
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, help a teammate!
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical judgment

Travel Perks: Explore Bennington, VT

Bennington sits in scenic southwestern Vermont — explore the Bennington Battle Monument and the charming Bennington Museum, stroll downtown for local shops and farm-to-table dining, and enjoy nearby hiking in the Green Mountain National Forest. Winter and spring bring great access to nearby ski areas like Mount Snow and Stratton for weekend adventures. Quaint nearby towns (Manchester, Dorset) offer galleries, parks, and seasonal festivals — perfect for refreshing weekends between shifts.

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