Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,254 per week

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Middlebury, Vermont.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/29/2025
• Duration: 32 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunity at UVMHN Porter Medical Center

Position Overview

This is a 13-week contract position in a Medical Surgical Telemetry unit. The facility is located in a critical access hospital environment offering a mix of medical, surgical, and telemetry patient care.

Facility Details

• Facility Name: UVMHN Porter Medical Center
• Total Number of Beds: 25
• Unit Specialty: Medical Surgical Telemetry and some Progressive Care
• Teaching Facility: No
• Trauma Level: Critical Access Hospital

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience required, specifically in Medical Surgical Telemetry.
• Experience with insulin drips and cardiac drips is REQUIRED.
• AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications are mandatory. NIHSS must be obtained prior to start.
• EPIC experience from within the last 2 years is required and non-negotiable.
• Prior travel experience is preferred.

Patient Care and Staffing Information

• Nurse Patient Ratio: Varies by acuity, generally 1:4 or 1:5.
• Ancillary Support: 2-3 staff per shift, including LNA/CNA/PCT support as needed.
• Hospital Volunteers: Available, number of staff per shift varies by availability.
• Documentation System: EPIC
• Medication System: PYXIS
• Floating: Not required

Patient Population

• Service Med-Surg Tele patients, including orthopedic, urology, ENT, GYN, general surgical patients, and some progressive care patients.
• Patient age range: Young adult to end of life.

Unit Specific Information

The unit is designed to handle a maximum census of 25 patients across 17 rooms, including private and semi-private arrangements accommodating negative pressure requirements. The unit provides comprehensive patient care, with 24/7 hospitalist coverage that fosters a collaborative and nurturing work environment.

Holiday and Scheduling Requirements

• Availability for every other weekend is required, as well as adjustments to meet unit needs.
• Travelers must work 2 out of the 4 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Day.

Additional Information

Public transportation is not accessible in this area, so reliable transportation is essential. Please ensure your vehicle is equipped for all-season travel, especially during winter months.

Benefits at ARMStaffing

At ARMStaffing we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Day-1 access to extensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and more.
• Onboarding Made Easy: We coordinate your onboarding essentials—like physicals and titers—so you can focus on patient care while we handle the details.
• Clinical Support: Our in-house clinical team is here to answer questions, troubleshoot challenges, and advocate for you—every step of the way.
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan: After a qualifying waiting period, you're eligible to enroll. Contribute at least 5%, and we’ll match 4%.
• Recruiter Matching: When you apply with ARMS, you will be matched with a specialized recruiter based on your preferred location and specialty.

And honestly, there’s so much more—like travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals & incidentals, referral bonuses, completion bonuses… the list goes on!

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice, here's why:

• SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms — 2019

ARMStaffing Job ID #34029253. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:MedSurg/Tele,19:00:00-07:00:00

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