Med Surg Tele

Medical-Surgical / Telemetry | Neurosurgical Focus | 12-Hour Nights | Burlington, VT

This 16-week contract (with potential extension to 26 weeks) places you primarily on a neurosurgical and surgical unit, working 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM). Float pool participation is required, with travelers floating first to medical-surgical and telemetry units within the central pool.

Float Coverage May Include:

• Hematology, oncology, orthopedics, general surgery
• Neurology (including neuro step-down), neurosurgery, ENT, GYN
• ED Boarders and surge areas as needed

Schedule Expectations:

• No block scheduling
• Minimum every-other-weekend availability required
• Scheduling flexibility expected to meet unit and patient care needs
• Must be available Monday through Sunday
• Two of four holidays required: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year's Day
• Bi-weekly orientations held on Mondays

Required Certifications:

• AHA BLS
• AHA ACLS
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) — must be obtained prior to start

Required Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of recent Med-Surg/Telemetry and neurosurgical nursing experience
• Background in a large teaching facility setting
• Recent experience with a major hospital EMR system within the past 2 years (required and non-negotiable)

Additional Notes:

• Public transportation is not available in this area; a personal or rental vehicle is strongly recommended
• Complete work history required at time of submission
• All employment gaps exceeding 90 days must be explained