Registered Nurse Telemetry

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Location

• Berlin, VT

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, night shifts, 12-hour shifts, rotating schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to adult medical-surgical telemetry patients, including post-op ortho, urology, GI, COPD, CHF, diabetics, end-of-life, and dementia care.
• Apply, interpret, and respond to telemetry rhythms bedside, including ECG strip analysis.
• Perform bedside procedures such as NG tube insertion and peripheral IV placement.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure seamless patient care and communication.
• Document patient care accurately within the Epic electronic medical records system.
• Respond to emergency situations and assist respiratory and anesthesia staff as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license (must be on file at the time of submission).
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, with 1+ year in medical-surgical telemetry.
• Prior travel experience in a 200+ bed facility is required, with at least two completed travel assignments.
• Current and valid BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.
• Telemetry certification (preferred) or recent telemetry experience demonstrating rhythm interpretation and active response.
• EPIC electronic medical record experience within the past 2 years.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Peripheral IV placement certification.
• Previous experience working in a similar-sized facility, specifically within UVM Health Network or CVMC.
• Experience with acute patient care in telemetry units, applying standard procedures confidently and efficiently.

Why Join Us

• Join a dedicated team in a collaborative, community-oriented hospital that values patient care excellence.
• Gain valuable experience in a trusted facility, with opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• Enjoy consistent scheduling with self-scheduling options and a supportive environment for traveling nurses.

Additional Information

• Shifts are scheduled online via the "when-to-work" platform with schedules published in advance.
• No block scheduling; staff work every other weekend, with additional shifts available.
• Reliable transportation is strongly recommended due to limited public transit; vehicles should be equipped for winter conditions (November-April).
• Onsite parking is free; housing options may be up to 15 minutes away.
• The unit operates as a tight-knit team, requiring collaboration and communication with all staff levels.

Facility Details

• Central Vermont Medical Center, Berlin, VT
• 122 total beds; Med-Surg with Telemetry unit has 51 beds.
• Level 3 Trauma Center; teaching hospital experience preferred but not required.
• Medical equipment includes Sigma IV pumps, GE EKG machines, Stryker beds, and Hill-Rom nurse call systems.
• Respiratory and anesthesia support available 24/7; ventilator management by RT.
• On-call rooms available; dedicated staff for emergencies, minimal floating.

Candidate Requirements

• Clean employment history with explanations for gaps over 90 days.
• Must have reliable transportation and personal vehicle or rental for commuting.
• Complete all work history details including facility size, EMR, and department specifics for submission.