Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,309 per week in Townshend, VT

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Townshend, VT
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,309 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 12 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (ER RN)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ER RN) for a critical access facility located in Townshend, Vermont. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive emergency care within a small, rural community setting, serving a diverse patient population.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for patients presenting with a wide range of medical and trauma emergencies. This position requires an experienced ER RN capable of independent practice and critical decision-making in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation, for patients across all age groups in the Emergency Department.
• Stabilize and manage critically ill or injured patients, utilizing advanced nursing skills and emergency protocols.
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and operate medical equipment in accordance with physician orders and established standards of care.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation of all patient care activities.
• Educate patients and their families regarding medical conditions, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Prior experience in an Emergency Department setting, preferably within a critical access or rural hospital environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse patient population and varying acuity levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in emergency nursing procedures, including triage, wound care, splinting, and medication administration.
• Competence in operating emergency medical equipment such as cardiac monitors, defibrillators, ventilators, and IV pumps.
• Exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for effective patient and team interaction.
• Ability to work autonomously and adapt quickly to changing patient conditions and departmental needs.
• Commitment to patient safety and continuous quality improvement.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
• Hours: 12-hour shifts, typically 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM.
• Days per week: 3 shifts per week.
• Weekend Rotation: Expected to work some weekends as part of the regular rotation.
• Flexibility: Required to be flexible and available to work occasional day or mid-shifts as needed to meet departmental demands.
• Block Scheduling: Efforts will be made to accommodate block scheduling requests, but cannot be guaranteed.
• Assignment Length: 12 weeks.
• Start Date: August 25, 2026.

Licensing Requirements

• Current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Vermont.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification (highly preferred).