Registered Nurse - Inpatient Medical Intensive Care Unit

University of Vermont Health - UVM Medical Center
  • Burlington, VT
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Unit Description:

    Medical ICU (MICU) – Where Excellence Meets Compassion

    Step into the heart of critical care at our 21-bed Medical/Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, where every shift is a chance to make a profound impact. As a MICU RN, you’ll be part of a high-performing, interdisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional care rooted in the latest evidence-based practices.
     

    Complex Care, Advanced Skills

    In the MICU, you’ll care for some of the most critically ill patients in the region. Our diverse and high-acuity population includes individuals experiencing:

    • Neurological emergencies: Stroke, Seizures, Guillain-Barré (GB), TNK, Thrombectomies
    • Cardiac crises: Myocardial Infarction (MI), CHF, IABP, Impella, Cardiac Arrest, ECMO
    • Pulmonary challenges: COPD, ILD, PNA, COVID ICU
    • Severe infections: Sepsis, Septic Emboli
    • Metabolic and toxicologic emergencies: DKA, Overdose (OD), Liver Failure, Renal Failure
    • Gastrointestinal bleeding: GIB
    • Advanced therapies: CRRT, CDT
    • End-of-life (EOL) care: Compassionate, patient-centered support for patients and families

    This environment demands sharp clinical judgment, rapid decision-making, and a deep commitment to continuous learning.

    Teamwork That Transforms

    Collaboration is our cornerstone. You’ll work side-by-side with:

    • RNs, LNAs, RTs, PT/OTs, Unit Clerks
    • Environmental Services, Interns, Residents, Fellows, and Attending Physicians

    Together, we create a supportive, respectful environment focused on clinical excellence and compassionate care.

    A Culture of Learning & Leadership

    MICU nurses are lifelong learners and passionate educators. Whether you're pursuing your CCRN certification or advancing through our Clinical Advancement and Recognition Program (CARP), you’ll find mentorship, encouragement, and room to grow.

    Innovation in Action

    Be part of a unit that doesn’t just follow best practices—we help shape them. Nurses here actively contribute to quality improvement initiatives and research projects, driving innovation in critical care.

    Experience:

    Greater than one year of ICU experience required. Candidates with 2 years or more of ICU experience will be considered first.
     

    On-call: Not required.

    Requirements:

    • Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.
    • ADN required, BSN preferred.
    • Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.

    Our Total Rewards Package includes:

    • Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
    • Flexible Spending Account
    • Retirement Benefits (403b)
    • Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term)
    • Paid time Time Off

    Joining our team has its perks:

    • We encourage professional growth and development
    • We ensure our nurses are truly happy and feel valued
    • We offer structured preceptorships and continuing education
    • We are committed to great patient ratios
    • Our team culture is unlike what you'll find at other hospitals
    • We've made significant investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment
    • Nurses truly have a voice here through our shared governance

    About the Area

    Located in Burlington, the cultural hub of Vermont, you'll find all of the amenities of the best small cities, alongside the very best skiing and riding in the east (with six ski resorts within an hour of downtown). In Burlington, everyone can truly find what they're looking for to unwind; from Nordic skiing to mountain biking to backcountry touring.

    Burlington has a robust food and music scene, with entertainment options for all ages. Designated the "Healthiest City in the USA" by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Burlington ranked highest in exercise, and among the lowest in obesity, diabetes and other indicators of ill health.

    We offer a quality of life that is second to none in Burlington, the cultural hub of Vermont. With exciting signing incentives and relocation assistance, moving to Vermont has never been an easier decision.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBurlington, VT

    Skills

    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)unmatched
    • Cardiac Arrestunmatched
    • Cardiologyunmatched
    • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)unmatched
    • Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
    • Congestive Heart Failureunmatched
    • Critical Careunmatched
    • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)unmatched
    • Diabetesunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Hospitalunmatched
    • Intensive Careunmatched
    • Kidney Diseaseunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU)unmatched
    • Myocardial Infarctionunmatched
    • Neurologyunmatched
    • Nursingunmatched
    • Obesityunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched

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