What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Med/Surg position at UVM Health - Porter Medical Center?
Unit Description: Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse looking to grow your skills in a supportive, community-centered hospital? Our busy Medical/Surgical Unit at Porter Medical Center is welcoming day shift RNs who are passionate about exceptional patient care and eager to expand their clinical experience.
⭐ Why Porter Medical Center?
Although we’re nestled in the picturesque New England town of Middlebury, VT, Porter offers high-acuity, fast-paced hospital nursing that keeps your skills sharp and your days meaningful. Our Med/Surg unit cares for medical, surgical, chronic, and progressive care patients, giving you the opportunity to practice a broad range of nursing skills.
We’re also home to a top-tier Birthing Center, averaging nearly 400 births each year, and our close-knit team environment means you’ll always feel supported, appreciated, and empowered to grow
💙 What We Offer (Full Benefits!)
Incentives: 💰
Middlebury, VT is everything you'd expect in a quaint Vermont village—a white-steepled church, a Main Street lined with unique shops and a town green. Middlebury, VT is also home to world-renowned Middlebury College. We have a thriving arts scene with museums and art galleries as well as lectures, theater, music and dance performances. For those seeking adventure, Middlebury has the Green and Adirondack Mountains as our backdrops, offering limitless opportunities for hiking, biking, golfing, skiing, fishing and boating on nearby lakes and streams.
With exciting signing incentives and relocation assistance, moving to Vermont has never been an easier decision.
⭐ Why Porter Medical Center?
Although we’re nestled in the picturesque New England town of Middlebury, VT, Porter offers high-acuity, fast-paced hospital nursing that keeps your skills sharp and your days meaningful. Our Med/Surg unit cares for medical, surgical, chronic, and progressive care patients, giving you the opportunity to practice a broad range of nursing skills.
We’re also home to a top-tier Birthing Center, averaging nearly 400 births each year, and our close-knit team environment means you’ll always feel supported, appreciated, and empowered to grow
💙 What We Offer (Full Benefits!)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement with employer contribution
- Short-term & long-term disability
- CTO (combined time off)
- Tuition support & educational development
- Union-represented RN positions
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Current RN or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont
- BLS required; ACLS required for specific departments
- At least 1 year of hospital RN experience
Incentives: 💰
- $10,000 Bonus for full time external applicants, prorated for part time roles. Additional terms and conditions apply.
- $2/hour Weekend Differential
- Up to $6,000 Relocation Bonus for relocating RNs
- Current RN licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.
- Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.
- Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Benefits (403b)
- Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term)
- Paid time Time Off
- We encourage professional growth and development
- We ensure our nurses are truly happy and feel valued
- We offer structured preceptorships and continuing education
- We are committed to great patient ratios
- Our team culture is unlike what you'll find at other hospitals
- We've made significant investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment
- Nurses truly have a voice here through our shared governance
Middlebury, VT is everything you'd expect in a quaint Vermont village—a white-steepled church, a Main Street lined with unique shops and a town green. Middlebury, VT is also home to world-renowned Middlebury College. We have a thriving arts scene with museums and art galleries as well as lectures, theater, music and dance performances. For those seeking adventure, Middlebury has the Green and Adirondack Mountains as our backdrops, offering limitless opportunities for hiking, biking, golfing, skiing, fishing and boating on nearby lakes and streams.
With exciting signing incentives and relocation assistance, moving to Vermont has never been an easier decision.
Salary : $37 - $57