Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,438 per week in Newport, VT

Registered Nurse - PCU/Med-Surg/Telemetry (Critical Access Hospital) Job Summary

Join North Country Hospital, a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital nestled in the heart of Newport, Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. This vital role offers an opportunity to provide comprehensive nursing care within a close-knit community setting.

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care across our Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Medical-Surgical, and Telemetry units. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing a diverse patient population, working autonomously, and contributing to the overall efficiency of our nursing team through charge nurse duties and unit flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct and comprehensive nursing care to patients on PCU, Medical-Surgical, and Telemetry units.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities, including oversight of unit operations, patient assignments, and staff support.
• Work independently to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, ensuring adherence to established protocols and standards.
• Float to other units within the hospital as operational needs dictate, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to teamwork.

Required Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Nurse in PCU, Medical-Surgical, and Telemetry settings.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage a diverse patient load.
• Proven capability to perform charge nurse duties effectively.
• Willingness and ability to float to other units as required.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical expertise in PCU, Medical-Surgical, and Telemetry patient care, including cardiac monitoring and critical assessment.
• Strong independent judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership and supervisory abilities for charge nurse responsibilities.
• Adaptability and flexibility to respond to changing patient needs and unit assignments.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Night Shift
• Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts)
• Days per Week: 3 days per week
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend required
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: August 31, 2026

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Vermont.
• Other certifications: Not specified.