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Registered Nurse - Med/Surg

Job Ref:: R0077140
Category:: Registered Nurse
Employment Type:: Various
Location:: 115 Porter Dr, Middlebury, VT 05753
Department:: Porter - Medical Surgical
Job Type:: Regular
Primary Shift:: Night/Eve-12hr
Hours per Week:: 36
Pay Rate:: $36.10 - $55.82 per hour
On-call: Not required.
Incentives: $20,000 for night shift, $3/hour Charge shift differential, $5/hour night shift differential, $2/hour weekend shift differential, and $9,200 relocation bonus for relocating RNs.

Job description:

Our nurses are a critical part of the UVMHN team. We celebrate their daily contributions and the positive impact they have on our patients and their health.

At The University of Vermont Health Network, you will work with a diverse group of nurses, physicians, and specialty practitioners who personally care about their patients and community. No matter the location, every employee has a hand in contributing to the wellness of patients. You'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect at UVMHN.

Unit Description

We are looking for night Registered Nurses to join our bustling med/surg unit at Porter Medical Center! Right now, we are mainly interested in candidates who have at least 1 year of hospital experience. Bonus points if you are interested in working as a charge shift RN, which comes with a $3/hour charge shift differential.

Porter Medical Center is a small but mighty hospital. Although we are located in the small, quintessential New England town of Middlebury, VT, we are a high critical and acute care hospital; our med/surg unit will certainly not keep you bored and will help you utilize and practice a myriad of your nursing skills. Our birthing center is top-notch, averaging about 400 births a year. We serve surgical patients, chronic patients, and have a progressive care unit. If you would like to expand your knowledge and experience, while growing yourself as a professional, we would love for you to apply!

This position is fully benefit eligible, including medical, dental, vision, 403(b), short term/long term disability, CTO, and we invest in our employee's educational growth. Our RN positions are also unionized.

Graduate of an approved school of nursing
Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont is required.
BLS required, ACLS for specific departments
At least 1 year of hospital nursing experience

Requirements:

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

Our Total Rewards package includes:

Health Care
(Medical, Dental, Vision)

Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Eligible employees can choose between 4 medical, 3 dental, and 2 vision plans. Offering extensive coverage with flexible rates.

Flexible Spending Account

Take money out of your paycheck on a pre-tax basis to pay for eligible expenses

Retirement Benefits
(403b)

403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions

Insurance Benefits
(Life, Short-Term, Long-Term)

Insurance Benefits (Life, Short-Term, Long-Term)

Feel secure with extensive life insurance plans, along with short-term and long-term disability

CTO/PTO:
Paid time off

CTO/PTO: Paid time off

CTO combines time off into a single program. Providing paid time off for holidays, sick time, vacation, and personal days.

Additional benefits may include:

Employee Discounts

Employees are eligible for discounts at a wide range of businesses. From Automotive and Banking expenses to seasonal discounts on ski passes.

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Counseling and other forms of support to help ensure a healthy personal and professional lifestyle.

Tuition Reimbursement

Eligible employees have access to a simple and expansive tuition reimbursement system.

Employee Referral Program

Encourage your talented network to apply for a job, and you may qualify for a Referral Bonus. Amounts vary by location.

Relocation Assistance

$9,200 relocation award and up to 2 months furnished housing for select roles.

On-Site Food Service

Enjoy reasonably priced meals that include locally sourced and organic options.

*not available at all locations

Pet Insurance

Employees are eligible for discounted pricing on America's #1 pet insurance

About the Area

Middlebury, VT is everything you’d expect in a quaint Vermont village—a white-steepled church, a Main Street lined with unique shops and a town green. Middlebury, VT is also home to world-renowned Middlebury College. We have a thriving arts scene with museums and art galleries as well as lectures, theater, music and dance performances. For those seeking adventure, Middlebury has the Green and Adirondack Mountains as our backdrops, offering limitless opportunities for hiking, biking, golfing, skiing, fishing and boating on nearby lakes and streams.

With exciting signing incentives and relocation assistance, moving to Vermont has never been an easier decision.

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

Fast Facts

670

Employees

38,000

Serving more than 38,000 people in our region

138

33 acute care hospital beds and 105 skilled nursing beds

12

Outpatient medical practices

104

72 physicians and 32 advanced practice providers

89,811

Patient care encounters at our hospital and clinics

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