Overview
Registered Nurse - Med Surg Tele in Burlington, Vermont. Start date 08/20/2026 for a 5-week contract travel assignment. Weekly pay range $2,173 to $2,232 per week with 0.0 guaranteed hours. Shift is 3x12-hour days in a hospital setting, focusing on a medical-surgical telemetry unit with neurosurgical/surgical care. Prior travel experience, large teaching facility experience, and strong EPIC proficiency are required. NIHSS, ACLS, and BLS certifications are required, with NIHSS to be completed prior to start. This role requires a flexible schedule, including every other weekend, and no block scheduling.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay range: $2,173 - $2,232 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 5 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour days
- Start date: 08/20/2026
- Unit/Setting: Med-Surg Telemetry with neurosurgical focus
- Mileage-based pay tiers: Travel, Radius, Local
- Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays
- Travel assignment support through Healthforce Healthcare LLC

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to adults on a medical-surgical telemetry unit with neurosurgical/surgical needs.
- Monitor telemetry, assess patient status, implement care plans, administer medications, and document in the electronic medical record (Epic) in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, participate in rounds, and communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and family members.
- Perform and document NIH Stroke Scale assessments, monitor for stroke symptoms, and respond to neurovascular changes as part of patient safety.
- Support discharge planning and patient/family education, including post-acute care instructions and follow-up planning.
- Ensure adherence to unit policies, infection control practices, and safety standards; maintain appropriate staffing presence including every other weekend schedule.

Requirements
- Active registered nurse license in the state of Vermont (or eligibility per scope of practice)
- Minimum of 2 years of medical-surgical unit experience
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), ACLS, and BLS certifications; NIHSS must be completed prior to start
- Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years
- Prior travel nursing experience required; large teaching facility experience preferred
- Ability to work 3x12-hour day shifts on a neurosurgical/surgical telemetry unit and meet the unit’s scheduling needs (including every other weekend); no block scheduling
- Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and reliable transportation for local/mileage-based assignments

Benefits and Support
- Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC with dedicated recruiter guidance
- Bi-weekly orientation sessions on Mondays
- Mileage-based pay structure aligned to assignment distance (local, radius, or travel tiers)
- Comprehensive onboarding and Epic/emr workflows within the past 2 years
- Continuous access to travel assignment support and updates throughout the contract

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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