Registered Nurse - Inpatient Medical Intensive Care Unit

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main CampusLocation Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington VermontRegularDepartment: Medical Intensive Care UnitShift: Night-12HrSalary Range: Min $39.42 Mid $52.02 Max $64.62Recruiter: Abigail Keegan

Unit Description:

Medical ICU (MICU) – Where Excellence Meets Compassion

Step into the heart of critical care at our 21-bed Medical/Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, where every shift is a chance to make a profound impact. As a MICU RN, you’ll be part of a high-performing, interdisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional care rooted in the latest evidence-based practices.

Complex Care, Advanced Skills

In the MICU, you’ll care for some of the most critically ill patients in the region. Our diverse and high-acuity population includes individuals experiencing:

• Neurological emergencies : Stroke, Seizures, Guillain-Barré (GB), TNK, Thrombectomies
• Cardiac crises : Myocardial Infarction (MI), CHF, IABP, Impella, Cardiac Arrest, ECMO
• Pulmonary challenges : COPD, ILD, PNA, COVID ICU
• Severe infections : Sepsis, Septic Emboli
• Metabolic and toxicologic emergencies : DKA, Overdose (OD), Liver Failure, Renal Failure
• Gastrointestinal bleeding : GIB
• Advanced therapies : CRRT, CDT
• End-of-life (EOL) care : Compassionate, patient-centered support for patients and families

This environment demands sharp clinical judgment, rapid decision-making, and a deep commitment to continuous learning.

Teamwork That Transforms

Collaboration is our cornerstone. You’ll work side-by-side with:

• RNs, LNAs, RTs, PT/OTs, Unit Clerks
• Environmental Services, Interns, Residents, Fellows, and Attending Physicians

Together, we create a supportive, respectful environment focused on clinical excellence and compassionate care.

A Culture of Learning & Leadership

MICU nurses are lifelong learners and passionate educators. Whether you're pursuing your CCRN certification or advancing through our Clinical Advancement and Recognition Program (CARP) , you’ll find mentorship, encouragement, and room to grow.

Innovation in Action

Be part of a unit that doesn’t just follow best practices—we help shape them. Nurses here actively contribute to quality improvement initiatives and research projects, driving innovation in critical care.

Experience:

Greater than one year of ICU experience required. Candidates with 2 years or more of ICU experience will be considered first.

On-call: Not required.

This is a bargaining union position.