University of Vermont Health Network·Burlington, Vermont
As a Resource RN, the employee will float between different inpatient units, including Medical-Surgical, Cardiology/Telemetry, and Critical Care, to cover staffing needs. The role involves providing high-quality care to a mixed patient population in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus
Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont
Department: Resource Staff
Standard Hours: 36
Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 72
Shift: Day-12Hr
Weekend Needs: Every Other
Min $39.42 Mid $52.02 Max $64.62
Recruiter: Jaclyn Kimak
Description: As a Resource RN, you will care for a mixed population of patients across the UVM Medical Center. Our team is comprised of RNs and LNAs who float between different units to help cover inpatient staffing needs. As a department, we support up to 20 different units ranging from Medical-Surgical, Cardiology/Telemetry, Critical Care, to Maternal Child. You’ll find yourself using your broad range of skills and depth of experience on a variety of inpatient units.
As a Medical/Surgical RN, you will specifically support areas including, but not limited to medicine, surgical, hematology/oncology, orthopedics, acute rehab and psychiatry units. Medical/Surgical/Telemetry focused RNs support a combination of medicine, surgical, hematology/oncology, orthopedics, cardiothoracic and cardiac units.
You’ll work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide patients with the highest quality care. Our leadership team provides training and support to ensure that you have the tools and knowledge that you need to thrive in this one-of-a-kind unit. A can-do attitude, flexibility, a love of change, independence, and excellent communication skills are needed to be successful in our department.
A minimum of 1 year of direct experience is required.
Why-Resource-Medical-Surgical.pdf [https://uvmhealthcareers.org/static/sites/www/files/pdfs/Why-Resource-Medical-Surgical.pdf]
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Resource Department differential of $7.00/hour. External candidates are eligible for a one-time signing bonus of $20,000 (prorated for part time roles). Please note that current University of Vermont Health Network employees are excluded from eligibility for this bonus. Additional terms and conditions apply.
This is a bargaining union position.
Candidates must possess a minimum of 1 year of direct experience to be successful in this role. Essential attributes include a can-do attitude, flexibility, a love of change, independence, and excellent communication skills.
Market context
In Vermont, Medical/Surgical Float RN roles are typically sought in hospitals that need flexible coverage across units, so candidates with recent bedside experience are often competitive. This role stands out for its need for independence, strong communication, and adaptability in a fast-paced float setting, plus a signing bonus and resource department differential. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your 1+ year of direct nursing experience matches the posting before applying.
