Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,104 per week in St Johnsbury, VT

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room
Location: St Johnsbury, VT
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,104 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/28/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (Adult & Pediatric)

Job Summary

Join a dedicated team at a 25-bed independent, non-profit Critical Access Hospital located in St Johnsbury, Vermont. This facility is a cornerstone of healthcare in Vermont's historic Northeast Kingdom, providing essential primary, preventive, surgical, specialty, inpatient, outpatient, and 24-hour emergency services to a rural community known for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.

As a Registered Nurse on the general Medical Surgical unit, you will be instrumental in coordinating comprehensive patient care for a diverse population, primarily adults with occasional pediatric patients. The unit encompasses medical, surgical, outpatient, observation, and swing bed services, ensuring a broad scope of practice and continuous learning opportunities.

This role requires a commitment to holistic care, addressing the age, physiological, spiritual, psychosocial, and developmental needs of all patients with compassion and proficiency. You will collaborate closely with a talented team, utilizing the Nursing Process to make critical decisions and ensure exceptional patient outcomes under the guidance of the Unit Director and Nursing Supervisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver exceptional patient care for adult and occasional pediatric patients within a general Medical Surgical unit.
• Provide comprehensive care across various service lines including medical, surgical, outpatient, observation, and swing bed.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to meet the unique needs of a diverse patient population.
• Utilize the Nursing Process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, making critical clinical decisions.
• Ensure holistic patient care, addressing age-specific, physiological, spiritual, psychosocial, and developmental needs with compassion and proficiency.
• Work cooperatively with the Clinical Nurse Lead and/or Nursing Supervisor, and be accountable to the Unit Director.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of acute care experience.
• Demonstrated ability to provide care for both adult and occasional pediatric patients.
• Required to receive an annual influenza vaccination, no exceptions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Meditech electronic health record system.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in comprehensive medical, surgical, outpatient, observation, swing bed, and pediatric patient care.
• Strong application of the Nursing Process in clinical decision-making.
• Excellent collaborative and communication skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to provide holistic, patient-centered care.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in a dynamic acute care setting.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Night Shift
• Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts)
• Days per Week: 3 days per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Assignment Start Date: October 28, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Vermont or a valid multi-state compact RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.