Overview
Registered Nurse - ER travel assignment in Burlington, VT. Start September 7, 2026 for a 16-week contract. Earn $2,560–$2,693 per week on a 3x12-hour rotating shift schedule (days and nights). Work in a hospital emergency department setting and support a dynamic, high-acuity patient population. The role requires flexibility with a rotating day/night schedule and a minimum every-other-weekend commitment.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,560–$2,693 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour rotating shifts (day/night)
- Start date: September 7, 2026
- Setting: Hospital-based emergency department travel assignment in Burlington, VT
Responsibilities
- Deliver bedside emergency nursing care to patients presenting to the ED, including rapid assessment, triage, and continuous monitoring of evolving conditions.
- Administer medications and IV therapies, support airway management, and provide ongoing clinical interventions within scope and facility protocols.
- Document care and patient status accurately in the EPIC electronic medical record; perform clear, timely handoffs at shift change.
- Collaborate with physicians, ancillary staff, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate diagnostics, procedures, and treatment plans; escalate deteriorating patients promptly.
- Ensure patient safety and infection control practices, uphold standard precautions, and participate in quality and performance improvement initiatives as assigned.
- Maintain certifications and unit competencies (AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC) and adhere to ED protocols and local/trauma guidelines.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in Vermont (or eligibility to practice as a traveling RN per state requirements); ability to obtain licensure as needed.
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC required; TNCC must be in packet prior to start; NIHSS required prior to start.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of ER experience; prior travel experience preferred; large, teaching facility experience is valued; EPIC experience within the past 2 years is required.
- Education: Completion of an accredited registered nursing program; current standing to practice as an RN.
- Additional: Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity ED with rotating Day/Night shifts; reliable transportation as needed for shift coverage and commutes.
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support to assist throughout the assignment
- Dedicated support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC during the travel assignment
- Nationwide travel opportunities and assignment variety
- Credentialing assistance to help facilitate a timely start
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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.
About Healthforce
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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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
- Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
What Makes Healthforce Different
We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
- Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
- Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
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Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.
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- Ongoing support throughout your contract
Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.
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