Location: Rutland, VT

Start Date: 03-09-2026

End Date: 04-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Saturday-Sunday, 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM NOC (Every weekend commitment)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care during night shifts to ensure safety and comfort
• Administer medications accurately and document thoroughly in the chart
• Perform focused patient assessments and monitor changes in condition
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and the care team to coordinate and escalate care as needed
• Provide clear, timely handoffs and documentation at shift change
• Maintain infection control and safety standards to protect patients and staff
• Support activity and ambulation plans and assist with ADLs as appropriate
• Communicate professionally with patients and families, keeping them informed and reassured

Qualifications

• Active LPN license (Licensed Practical Nurse) in good standing — ability to obtain Vermont license if not already held
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification or ability to obtain prior to start
• Weekend night shift availability and reliability — every weekend commitment required
• Ability to provide own transportation to/from facility as noted in the assignment
• Clinical experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or similar settings is a strong plus

Education

• Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program or equivalent

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong medication administration and documentation skills
• Patient assessment, vital signs, and basic wound care competency
• Comfortable with electronic health record charting and accurate handoffs
• Good judgment, triage ability, and escalation when patient status changes
• Excellent communication and teamwork on night shift assignments

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you feel at home while on assignment
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and covered
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can save while you work
• Life Insurance for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to simplify state requirements
• Referral bonus program — tell a friend, earn rewards
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Rutland, VT

Explore the natural beauty around Rutland: hit the slopes at nearby Killington Resort, enjoy hiking and scenic trails in the Green Mountain National Forest, paddle or relax at Lake Bomoseen, and discover local eateries, breweries, and farmers' markets in downtown Rutland — perfect weekend adventures between shifts.

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