Registered Nurse - General Surgery - Baird

Registered Nurse - General Surgery - Baird 6

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Unit

Description:

As a Nurse in our 26-bed General Surgery unit, you will treat a wide range of surgical and trauma patients whose length of stay ranges from 1–7 days or extended due to surgical complexity. Our General Surgery RNs are responsible for treating patients that have undergone general surgery, colorectal, dental, trauma, plastics and weight loss procedures, and you will also provide acute care for adult burn patients.

You will be part of an energetic, multidisciplinary team that is flexible, supportive and full of people who are willing to teach you. We promote and support the professional growth of our nurses through certifications and continued education opportunities, and offer advancement through the Clinical Advancement and Recognition Program (CARP).

On-call: Not required

Incentives: Differentials – evening $3.00 and nights $6.50. Weekends – day $3.50, evening $6.50 and nights $10.00.

Requirements:

• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.
• ADN required, BSN preferred.
• Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.

Our Total Rewards Package includes:

• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Benefits (403(b))
• Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term)
• Paid time Off

Joining our team has its perks:

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Supportive and value‑based culture
• Structured preceptorships and continuing education
• Committed to great patient ratios
• Unique team culture different from other hospitals
• Significant investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment
• Voice through shared governance

About the area:

Located in Burlington, the cultural hub of Vermont, you’ll find all the amenities of a vibrant small city, along with skiing, riding and other outdoor recreation options within an hour. Burlington is known as the “Healthiest City in the USA” by the CDC, ranking highest in exercise and lowest in obesity, diabetes and other health indicators. It offers superior quality of life for nurses moving to Vermont, with signing incentives and relocation assistance.