Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital·Plattsburgh, New York
Provide nursing care within a 29-bed Emergency Department, including the Behavioral Decision Unit and Fast Track areas. Maintain clinical standards and obtain necessary certifications to support patient health.
Min $38.31 Mid $47.51 Max $56.70 Recruiter: Jessica Stafford
Unit Description: The Emergency Department at CVPH has 29 beds, 4 beds in the Behavioral Decision Unit, and 7 beds in Fast Track. Registered Nurses are supported in obtaining and maintaining their TNCC certification. On-call: Not required.
External candidates are eligible for a one-time RN Sign-On Bonus of $10,000 (pro-rated for part-time roles). Please note that current University of Vermont Health employees are excluded from eligibility. Additional terms and conditions apply. This is a bargaining union position. University of Vermont Health - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital boasts 300 inpatient beds, inpatient acute rooms that are all private, and a Skilled Nursing Facility. The main hospital sits on a plush 45-acre campus complete with ponds and walking paths. We’re proud to offer a full-spectrum of health care services to our rural communities in Northern New York to keep care as close to home as possible. The Champlain Valley is characterized by its working landscapes; undulating hills, meadows and pastures rolling down to the waters of giant Lake Champlain, the largest lake in the U.S. behind the Great Lakes. Plattsburgh, a picturesque community of 38,000, offers a cost of living just below the national average. The perfect place to raise a family, the area features excellent schools both public and private. The State University of New York also has a branch here with 6,200 students boasting a large international population and solid nursing program. Site Selection Magazine has chosen Plattsburgh as a top city in the nation for business development for the past eight years. In addition, Policom Corp has ranked Plattsburgh as the top micropolitan in New York and the 27th in the nation. As far as recreational opportunities, Plattsburgh and the Champlain Valley offer incredible year-round activities. From boating and sailing to biking, kite surfing, fishing, golfing and more. The historic Strand Theater serves as the anchor of downtown Plattsburg and dozens of museums and historic attractions share the region’s rich history.
Must be a Registered Nurse. Support for obtaining and maintaining TNCC certification is provided.
Market context
In New York, nursing roles like LPN positions are commonly driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and behavioral health settings. Competition can be stronger for roles that prefer mental health, alcoholism, or chemical addiction experience, so a valid New York State LPN license and accredited nursing education matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight any relevant behavioral health experience.
