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

Make a meaningful impact in your community at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH), where your nursing expertise directly shapes patient outcomes in our close-knit, 20-bed medical-surgical unit.

About This Role

As a Med-Surg RN at NVRH, you'll provide comprehensive nursing care across our diverse patient population, including medical, surgical, outpatient, observation, swing bed, and pediatric patients. This dynamic role combines clinical excellence with the personal satisfaction that comes from working in a critical access hospital where every nurse makes a visible difference.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for medical, surgical, pediatric, and swing bed patients across all age groups Ensure clinical safety and excellence through accurate medication administration, IV therapy management, equipment operation, and adherence to evidence-based protocols Educate patients and families by developing individualized teaching plans, coordinating discharge planning, and ensuring continuity of care through appropriate referrals Collaborate and lead within the interdisciplinary team while mentoring new staff and contributing to unit improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

Graduate of an approved RN School of Nursing, BSN preferred. This can be an entry-level nursing position with no experience required (new graduate RNs are encouraged to apply). Current Vermont or multi-state RN license required. Current BLS from the American Heart Association is required. Preferred certifications: Certification in Med/Surg Nursing, ACLS, and PALS required within 1 year of hire.

About NVRH

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital is in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, in the Northeast Kingdom. We are a community, not-for-profit, acute care, critical access hospital. NVRH is one of two Vermont hospitals designated Baby Friendly™ by the World Health Organization. The organization offers primary and preventive care, surgical and specialty services, inpatient and outpatient care, as well as 24-hour, physician-staffed emergency services. Aligned with community partners, NVRH values and invests in efforts to address social conditions, creating well-nourished, well-housed, physically healthy, mentally healthy, and financially secure communities. NVRH serves the health needs of over 30,000 people in Caledonia and southern Essex Counties in Vermont, employing more than 700 dedicated staff.

Why Join Our Team?

Join our healthcare team dedicated to delivering exceptional services to your community at NVRH! We offer competitive compensation featuring enticing benefits such as student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, a complimentary gym membership, affordable health, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) with company matching, and additional perks. Discover a fulfilling career with us where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying comprehensive rewards and support.