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GHR HealthcareBurlington, VTTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Burlington, VT
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 28, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$73.61
Weekly
$2,650
Yearly (full-time)
$137,800
Start date
November 2, 2026

This job pays about $73.61/hour — 57% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Vermont ($46.86/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Vermont right now

  • 194 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Vermont from 6 agencies, 62 of them in Burlington.
  • Pay in these listings: $13.86 – $95.41/hour, median $66.63/hour.
  • Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Vermont: $46.86/hour ($97,469/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($73.05/hour across 48 jobs).

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Job description

Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – ED RN Contract in Burlington, Vermont

Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) needed in Burlington, Vermont for a 16-week ED nursing contract. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Travel ED RN who thrives in a fast-paced emergency room, provides compassionate care across varying acuity levels, and is comfortable working rotating day and night shifts. Burlington offers a welcoming lakeside setting with access to outdoor recreation, vibrant local culture, and the natural beauty of Vermont.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
  • Healthcare Setting: Emergency Department
  • Location: Burlington, Vermont
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,580–$2,720
  • Schedule: Approximately 36 hours per week
  • Nursing Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts, including days and nights
  • Start Date: November 2, 2026
  • Assignment End Date: February 21, 2027
  • Travel Nursing Assignment Length: Approximately 16 weeks
  • Weekend Requirement: At least every other weekend, with scheduling adjusted to support unit and patient-care needs
  • Schedule Flexibility: Flexible availability required; block scheduling is not available

Travel ED RN Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Vermont
  • At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience
  • Prior travel nursing experience required
  • Experience in a large, teaching hospital required; qualifying experience in a hospital with 500 or more beds and work in multiple Emergency Departments may be considered in place of prior travel experience
  • Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
  • Current NIH Stroke Scale certification
  • Current TNCC certification or proof of an upcoming TNCC course before the assignment start date
  • Recent EPIC experience within the past 2 years
  • CEN, ENPC, MOAB, ProAct, or comparable de-escalation training preferred
  • Reliable personal or rental transportation required due to limited public transportation
  • All-season or snow tires are strongly recommended during Vermont’s winter months

Emergency Department RN Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, timely, and compassionate nursing care to patients presenting with emergent and complex conditions
  • Perform focused assessments, triage, reassessments, and ongoing monitoring based on patient acuity
  • Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate emergency interventions
  • Administer medications, intravenous therapies, and treatments in accordance with orders and clinical standards
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, ancillary departments, and the interdisciplinary care team
  • Support care for medical, surgical, trauma, neurological, and other emergency presentations
  • Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plans accurately in EPIC
  • Educate patients and families while promoting safety, dignity, and effective communication
  • Participate in weekend coverage and rotating day/night scheduling as required by department needs

Apply now for this Travel Emergency Department RN opportunity in Burlington, Vermont, and join a dedicated emergency nursing team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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