Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Location

• Burlington, VT

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, rotating shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in a Cardiac Progressive Care Unit with a focus on stepdown, telemetry, and surgical/telemetry units.
• Float to similar units as needed, including post-op cardiac care, with experience in open and closed heart surgeries.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality patient care, ensuring compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
• Manage patients with large trauma cases in a Level 1 trauma facility, adhering to strict safety and care protocols.
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record system and participate in bi-weekly orientation sessions.
• Provide care for cardiac and vascular patients, including post-operative cardiac patients on their first day post-surgery.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in an IMC, PCU, or stepdown unit.
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications.
• NIHSS certification required prior to start date.
• Recent experience in a Level 1 trauma facility within the past year.
• Epic EMR system experience within the past 2 years.
• Experience with cardiothoracic, vascular, and post-op cardiac care (both open and closed hearts).
• Valid nursing license applicable to the state of practice.
• Must be willing to work 2 out of 4 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Day).
• Reliable transportation, with vehicles equipped for winter conditions (November - April).

Preferred Experience / Skills

• PCCN certification is a plus.
• Experience working with large trauma cases and in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing unit needs and float efficiently.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a reputable Level 1 trauma center with diverse and challenging cases.
• Supportive team environment with ongoing orientation and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive travel rate and consistent scheduling over a 16-32 week assignment.

Additional Information

• Travel rate: $100/hour, with local and radius pay options.
• Assignment start date: November 3rd, with orientation scheduled for November 17th.
• Commitment to working all scheduled shifts, including weekends and designated holidays.
• Note: Public transportation is not available; reliable personal transportation is required.