Location: Springfield, VT

Start Date: 09-03-2026

End Date: 12-03-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour night shifts (exact start/end times not specified), night shift schedule with a 36-hour guarantee; scheduling requests must be provided at time of submission; occasional assignment to PCU (3:1) is required

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $66 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 high-quality nursing care on a 1:5 med-surg/telemetry assignment and deliver 3:1 PCU care when assigned
• Manage IV therapy and drips confidently and safely — drip experience is required
• Serve as charge nurse when scheduled: coordinate unit flow, assign staff, and troubleshoot operational issues
• Continuously monitor cardiac telemetry and intervene early to support positive patient outcomes
• Float to inpatient units as needed while staying within your scope of practice
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including hospitalists and specialty clinics, to ensure coordinated care
• Maintain accurate documentation, complete required skills checklists, and meet profile submission requirements
• Support emergency response and escalation processes in a small critical access hospital setting

Qualifications

• Active Vermont RN license or Compact RN — must be uploaded with profile
• Active American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications (current)
• Minimum 2+ years current medical-surgical and telemetry experience (required)
• Charge nurse experience (required) — please note charge experience on your profile
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience (strongly required)
• Minimum 3 months prior travel nursing experience (required, non-negotiable)
• ICU and critical access hospital experience (preferred)
• Must have reliable personal vehicle and permanent address listed in profile
• One supervisory signed reference from within the past two years (required)
• Current skills checklists for PCU, Medical-Surgical, and Telemetry (to within 1 year) included in profile

Knowledge & Skills

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) workflows and monitoring
• Medical-surgical nursing best practices and patient assessment
• Telemetry monitoring and arrhythmia recognition
• IV/drip management and safe infusion pump use
• Charge nurse leadership: staffing, triage, delegation, and unit coordination
• Ability to float across inpatient units and adapt to a small hospital environment
• Strong documentation skills and familiarity with skills checklist requirements
• Effective communication and teamwork in time-sensitive clinical settings

Benefits

• Supportive team that values YOU — work with experienced clinicians in a close-knit critical access hospital
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement guidance to help you get your Vermont RN or Compact license squared away
• American Heart Association BLS & ACLS compliance support — stay current and confident
• Travel support resources including orientation coordination and local on-boarding help
• Flexible scheduling options for travel nurses who want predictable weeks
• Opportunities to gain varied clinical experience: PCU, med-surg, telemetry and occasional float opportunities
• Professional growth: supervisory/charge experience opportunities and exposure to hospitalist and specialty collaborations
• Work-life friendly policies like guaranteed hours (36-hr guarantee) to help plan your weeks

Travel Perks: Explore Springfield, VT

Springfield, VT sits in a beautiful part of Vermont with easy access to outdoor adventures — think hiking in nearby state parks, scenic drives along river valleys, and exploring local trails. Winter brings nearby skiing and snowboarding at regional resorts for weekend getaways. Enjoy small-town New England charm with local cafes, community events, and easy day trips to Dartmouth-area medical centers and neighboring towns for dining, breweries, and farmers' markets.

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