Registered Nurse ICU

ICU RN Opportunity at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital

Make a meaningful impact in your community at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH), where your critical care expertise directly shapes patient outcomes in our close-knit, four-bed Intensive Care Unit.

About This Role

As an ICU RN at NVRH, you'll provide high-acuity, comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring intensive monitoring and complex intervention. You will work with a broad patient population, delivering specialized, compassionate care during critical illness.

This role offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your skill set in a critical access hospital, where teamwork, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care drive every decision.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver High-Quality Critical Care Provide comprehensive ICU assessments, manage cardiac monitoring and hemodynamics, administer medications safely, perform IV/venipuncture skills, support airway and ventilator management, and respond rapidly to sepsis, shock, and other emergencies.
• Promote Clinical Safety & Best Practices Follow AACN and NVRH protocols; ensure accurate, timely EMR documentation; maintain safe operation of ICU equipment; uphold infection prevention standards; and contribute to quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Support Patient & Family Education Offer clear, compassionate education from admission through discharge, guide families during high-stress situations, and collaborate on safe, effective discharge planning.
• Collaborate, Lead & Mentor Work closely with the interdisciplinary team, support new staff onboarding, foster a positive and professional work environment, and participate in meetings, initiatives, and cross-training efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved RN School of Nursing
• Current Vermont RN license or multi-state compact RN license
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire
• Completion of a critical care course within 1 year of hire

Preferred:

• PALS certification
• Critical Care or related specialty certification
• Experience in an ICU or high-acuity clinical setting (new grads welcome to apply with interest in critical care)

About NVRH

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) is a not-for-profit, community-focused critical access hospital located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, at the heart of the Northeast Kingdom. Known for its natural beauty and four-season recreational activities, the region offers an exceptional quality of life.

NVRH provides a full range of services, including primary care, specialty care, surgical services, inpatient care, and 24/7 physician-staffed emergency services. We employ over 700 dedicated staff and proudly serve more than 30,000 residents throughout Caledonia and southern Essex counties.

Why Join Our Team?

Joining NVRH means joining a team deeply committed to exceptional patient care—and to your professional growth. We offer excellent comprehensive benefits for those in a benefits-eligible position:

• Competitive compensation with shift differentials
• Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Free gym membership
• Affordable and comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan choices
• 401(k) with company match
• And much more!

At NVRH, you'll make a real difference in your community while advancing your nursing career in a supportive, collaborative environment.