Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,309 per week in St Johnsbury, VT

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: St Johnsbury, VT
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,309 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/16/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Job Summary

Join a dedicated team as an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse at a 25-bed independent, nonprofit critical access hospital located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. This role is integral to providing exceptional patient care within a four-bed open ICU setting.

The ICU RN is responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care to critically ill pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients during their hospitalization. Care delivery is guided by AACN Standards, ensuring a professional and patient-centered approach tailored to each individual's age, physical ability, and intellectual development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct, comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Coordinate and implement patient care plans in accordance with AACN Standards.
• Assess, monitor, and evaluate patient conditions, adapting care as needed.
• Demonstrate proficiency in delivering treatment and managing care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
• Accurately read and interpret telemetry readings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain a professional and compassionate demeanor while delivering patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent critical care (ICU) experience.
• Proficiency in telemetry monitoring and interpretation.
• Ability to provide care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced critical care nursing skills.
• Expertise in patient assessment, monitoring, and intervention in critical situations.
• Proficient in medication administration and management for critically ill patients.
• Competency with ICU equipment (e.g., ventilators, IV pumps, cardiac monitors).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing patient conditions and prioritize care effectively.
• Teamwork and collaboration within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights
• Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts)
• Days per week: 3
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 16, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Vermont.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.