Registered Nurse ICU at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital – St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Make a meaningful impact in your community at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH), where your critical care expertise directly shapes patient outcomes in our close-knit, four-bed Intensive Care Unit.

About This Role

As an ICU RN at NVRH, you’ll provide high‑acuity, comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring intensive monitoring and complex intervention. You will work with a broad patient population, delivering specialized, compassionate care during critical illness.

This role offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your skill set in a critical access hospital, where teamwork, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care drive every decision.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver High‑Quality Critical Care
  Provide comprehensive ICU assessments, manage cardiac monitoring and hemodynamics, administer medications safely, perform IV/venipuncture skills, support airway and ventilator management, and respond rapidly to sepsis, shock, and other emergencies.
• Promote Clinical Safety & Best Practices
  Follow AACN and NVRH protocols; ensure accurate, timely EMR documentation; maintain safe operation of ICU equipment; uphold infection prevention standards; and contribute to quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Support Patient & Family Education
  Offer clear, compassionate education from admission through discharge, guide families during high-stress situations, and collaborate on safe, effective discharge planning.
Collaborate, Lead & Mentor
Work closely with the interdisciplinary team, support new staff onboarding, foster a positive and professional work environment, and participate in meetings, initiatives, and cross-training efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved RN School of Nursing
• Current Vermont RN license or multi-state compact RN license
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire
Completion of a critical care course within 1 year of hire

Preferred:

• PALS certification
• Critical Care or related specialty certification
Experience in an ICU or high‑acuity clinical setting (new grads welcome to apply with interest in critical care)

About NVRH

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) is a not-for-profit, community-focused critical access hospital located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, at the heart of the Northeast Kingdom. Known for its natural beauty and four-season recreational activities, the region offers an exceptional quality of life.

NVRH provides a full range of services, including primary care, specialty care, surgical services, inpatient care, and 24/7 physician-staffed emergency services. We employ over 700 dedicated staff and proudly serve more than 30,000 residents throughout Caledonia and southern Essex counties.

Why Join Our Team?

Joining NVRH means joining a team deeply committed to exceptional patient care—and to your professional growth. We offer:

• Competitive compensation with shift differentials
• Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Free gym membership
• Affordable and comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan choices
• 401(k) with company match
And much more!

At NVRH, you’ll make a real difference in your community while advancing your nursing career in a supportive, collaborative environment.