Location: Windsor, VT

Start Date: 03-03-2026

End Date: 06-02-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour night shifts (night schedule; exact start/end times vary by unit), 36-hour guarantee; Night shift coverage, may include weekends. Block scheduling will not be considered.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $64 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Coordinate total nursing care for assigned patients across Rehab and Med-Surg units
• Provide leadership as a Charge RN when called upon, guiding ancillary staff and maintaining standards of care
• Participate in patient and family teaching to support recovery and independence
• Collaborate with therapists (PT/OT/Speech) and interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic rehabilitation plans
• Monitor and manage nurse-to-patient ratios (typical 1:4/5) while maintaining quality and safety
• Float between units as needed, adapting to different patient populations and care priorities
• Document care accurately in Cerner to ensure continuity and regulatory compliance
• Serve as a reliable clinical resource and escalate concerns to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Active RN license for Vermont (required); New Hampshire RN license or Compact must be uploaded
• Minimum 2 years recent Med-Surg and Rehab nursing experience (required)
• Charge RN experience (required) with at least one supervisory signed reference from the past two years
• Previous travel nursing experience (minimum 3 months) is required
• Current American Heart Association BLS (required) and ACLS (required)
• Ability and willingness to float to other units within scope of practice
• Must have reliable personal transportation; facility is in a small community without public transit
• Work history and current Medical Surgical skills checklist (within 1 year) required

Education

• BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (strongly preferred)

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in Cerner EMR documentation and workflows
• Strong med-surgical assessment and critical thinking skills tailored to rehabilitation patients
• Experience coordinating interdisciplinary care with PT/OT/Speech and social services
• Leadership abilities for charge duties, delegation, and team communication
• Skilled in patient and family education with a focus on functional recovery
• Ability to manage shifting priorities in a small community hospital setting
• Familiarity with nurse-to-patient ratio management and census-driven staffing
• Comfort with acute inpatient rehab interventions and transitions of care

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your leadership and clinical judgment are valued
• Structured orientation (8 hours non-billable) to help you hit the ground running
• Opportunities to float between Acute Rehab and Med-Surg for broader clinical experience
• Assistance with licensure upload and documentation guidance to keep you compliant
• A resume-friendly assignment at a CARF-accredited community hospital with diverse clinical exposure
• Clear time-off rules and predictable scheduling expectations to help you plan life outside work
• Chance to serve as backup Charge Nurse and grow leadership skills
• Work with a close-knit community hospital where your work has visible impact

Travel Perks: Explore Windsor, VT

Windsor, VT delivers classic New England charm and easy access to outdoor recreation. Explore nearby hiking trails, rivers, and state parks, stroll downtown Windsor for quaint shops and iconic diners, and try the local Smokehouse famous for its bacon. Mt. Ascutney is a short drive away for scenic views. The facility is centrally located with roughly a 3-hour drive to Boston, Montreal, or New York for weekend city escapes. Enjoy the small-community feel while having access to a therapeutic pool, physical therapy department, and a hands-on clinical environment at a CARF-accredited hospital.

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