When You Care
This Much...It’s More
Than a Career.

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Job Details
Job Ref:
R0079314
Category:
Registered Nurse
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Health Care Partner:
Porter Medical Center
Location:
115 Porter Dr, Middlebury, VT 05753
Department:
Porter - Emergency Room
Job Type:
Regular
Primary Shift:
Variable
Hours:
6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
Hours per Week:
36
Weekend Needs:
Other
Pay Rate:
$36.10 - $55.82 per hour
On-call
Not required.
Incentives
RNs with at least 1 year of experience are eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus (prorated for part time). Terms and conditions apply; please note that current University of Vermont Health Network employees are excluded from eligibility for this bonus.

This is a bargaining union position.

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

At Porter Medical Center Emergency Department, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that strives to deliver highly skilled and compassionate care to all of our patients.

The Emergency Department is a fast paced, exciting and very unpredictable 10- 12 bed unit. We are dedicated to ensuring that you are successful and have a positive experience during your orientation.

During your first six months we will sign you up for BLS/ ACLS, and ideally within your first year ENPC (emergency nurse pediatric course), TNCC (trauma nurse core course) and PALS (pediatric advanced life support). These courses enhance your ED nurse tool kit but are better taken after gaining some experiences to relate them to.

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:

icon showing outline of heart with heart beat within it
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.
icon showing hand holding mobile phone with banking application active on screen
Flexible Spending Account
Flexible Spending Account
Take money out of your paycheck on a pre-tax basis to pay for eligible expenses
icon showing money in the form of an egg within a nest implying nest egg savings
Retirement Benefits
(403b)
Retirement Benefits
(403b)
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
icon showing umbrella representing concept of insurance coverage
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
icon showing parasol shading an empty beach chair
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:

icon showing two hands ready to catch falling money
Employee Discounts
Employee Discounts
Employees are eligible for discounts at a wide range of businesses. From Automotive and Banking expenses to seasonal discounts on ski passes.
icon showing parents and kids standing together
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Counseling and other forms of support to help ensure a healthy personal and professional lifestyle.
icon show showing bust of graduate wearing cap and gown
Tuition Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Eligible employees have access to a simple and expansive tuition reimbursement system.
icon showing two hands shaking
Employee Referral Program
Employee Referral Program
Encourage your talented network to apply for a job, and you may qualify for a Referral Bonus. Amounts vary by location.
icon showing moving truck
Relocation Assistance
Relocation Assistance
$9,200 relocation award and up to 2 months furnished housing for select roles.
icon showing sandwich
On-Site Food Service
On-Site Food Service
Enjoy reasonably priced meals that include locally sourced and organic options.

*not available at all locations
icon showing dog and cat
Pet Insurance
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

Join Our Talent Network

Stay connected with The University of Vermont Health Network and receive alerts with new job opportunities and news relative to your interests

Connect With Us