Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

Healthforce•Middlebury, VT

6d•$2,577 - $2,779•Onsite

About The Position

This is a travel Registered Nurse (RN) assignment in the Emergency Department (ER) located in Middlebury, Vermont. The contract is for 16–26 weeks, starting on 09/14/2026, with 3x12-hour Night shifts per week. The hospital is a 25-bed, rural critical access unit with Level IV trauma capabilities and telemedicine/Telestroke support. Typical ED staffing includes 3–4 RNs per shift, ED technicians, a charge nurse on-call, and one physician scheduled daily. The role involves providing direct patient care for a broad age range, performing various medical procedures, responding to critical events, documenting care in an electronic medical record (Epic), and supporting specialty testing. The nurse-patient ratio is approximately 1:4, and ED charge responsibilities may be assigned. The position requires the ability to work night shifts, including rotating schedules, holidays, and potentially every other weekend. Floating to other units is not expected as the ED has dedicated RN coverage.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in emergency/acute care; prior ED experience in a Level IV trauma or rural ED setting preferred.
At least 1 prior travel assignment; previous travel experience required.
Certifications: BLS; ACLS; PALS or ENPC; NRP; NIHSS; TNCC. TNCC (or proof of class with date applied) must be included in the packet, and NIHSS is required prior to start.
EPIC experience within the past 2 years (nonnegotiable).
Ability to work a night shift and participate in rotating scheduling, including holiday coverage; scheduling may include every other weekend.
No floating to other units unless specified; the ED operates with dedicated ED RN coverage.

Nice To Haves

Prior ED experience in a Level IV trauma or rural ED setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in the ED for a broad patient population (0–100+ years), including triage, assessment, stabilization, and ongoing monitoring.
Perform IV access, manage drips/infusions, administer medications, interpret ECGs, and apply restraints as needed.
Respond to critical events, coordinate with EMS, and facilitate transports to higher levels of care when required (STEMI, stroke, trauma).
Document comprehensive patient care in the electronic medical record (Epic); manage medications via Pyxis and maintain accurate patient records.
Support specialty testing and protocols (ESI triage, EKGs, emergency procedures, and procedural sedation as applicable); provide occasional on-the-spot bedside teaching or mentoring as needed.
Maintain a nurse-patient ratio of approximately 1:4 and participate in shift handoffs, with ED charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.