Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,181 per week in St Johnsbury, VT

Job Title

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel

Job Summary

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) in St Johnsbury, Vermont, is seeking an experienced Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join its dynamic Emergency Department. As a rural critical access hospital, NVRH's ED is a busy 9-bed unit, currently undergoing expansion, and serves over 15,000 patients annually, providing comprehensive emergency services to the community.

In this fast-paced environment, the ED RN provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, and collaborates closely with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate medical and nursing management. The ideal candidate will be a proactive team member, adept at quick learning, and capable of performing effectively under pressure to ensure optimal patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department.
• Assess patient conditions, evaluate outcomes, and adjust nursing care processes as indicated.
• Consult with other medical specialties to ensure comprehensive patient management.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare team members.
• Coordinate medical and nursing aspects of patient care, ensuring continuity and quality.
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-pressure situations.
• Act as a proactive and adaptable team member within a busy ED setting.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of recent, acute care Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse experience.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the Meditech Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced clinical assessment and intervention skills in emergency situations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and rapidly changing patient conditions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration and patient interaction.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and maintain composure.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Teamwork-oriented approach to patient care.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Days per Week: 3 days per week
• Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 14, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotation: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Vermont or a Compact Multi-State license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.