Med Surg Tele
Neurosurgical & Surgical Unit — Travel RN | Med/Surg Tele | Nights
Burlington, VT | 16-Week Contract | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
This position is based primarily on a neurosurgical and surgical unit, managing patients requiring specialized neurological and post-operative surgical care. Candidates must have solid neurosurgical nursing experience — this is a non-negotiable requirement for the role.
Float Expectations
Travelers float first. You will be aligned to a central float pool and may rotate across medical/surgical, telemetry, hematology, oncology, orthopedics, general surgery, neurology (including neuro step-down), ENT, GYN, and ED boarder/surge areas. Floating occurs to units of like skill and ability.
Schedule
- 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Minimum every other weekend availability required
- Scheduling is flexible and adjusted to meet unit and patient care needs
- No block scheduling
- Must work 2 of 4 designated holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year's Day
- Bi-weekly orientation begins on Mondays
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a teaching facility environment
- Experience in a neurosurgical or surgical specialty unit required
- AHA BLS and AHA ACLS (required)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required prior to start
- Charting system proficiency within the past 2 years required and non-negotiable
- All employment gaps over 90 days must be explained; complete work history required for submission
Transportation
Public transportation is not accessible in this area. A personal or rental vehicle is strongly recommended.