Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse - Newborn Nursery in Burlington, Vermont. This travel assignment begins 09/07/2026 and runs for 16 weeks in a hospital setting. Earn between $2,137 and $2,309 per week on a 3x12-hour rotating schedule. Guaranteed hours are not set for this assignment. Employment type is Travel - Temporary Assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC. The unit supports Mother/Baby Couplet Care, with travelers floating first as needed and requiring flexibility around weekend coverage and occasional day rotations. EPIC experience within the last two years is required, along with several certifications and clinical competencies detailed below.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,137–$2,309 per week
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour rotating (3x12) shifts
- Start date: 09/07/2026
- Location: Burlington, Vermont (hospital-based newborn care)
- Travel assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Bi-weekly orientation on Mondays; no block scheduling

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care for newborns and support mothers in the newborn nursery and couplet care environment
- Perform newborn assessments, monitor vitals, and respond promptly to changes in condition
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders, following hospital protocols
- Collaborate with the care team (physicians, lactation consultants, and ancillary staff) to coordinate patient care and discharge planning
- Document care in EPIC and ensure accurate handoffs during shift changes
- Maintain strict adherence to safety, infection control, and quality standards; participate in unit orientation and quality improvement activities as assigned

Requirements
- Active RN license in good standing (Vermont licensure or eligibility per state requirements)
- Certifications: BLS and NRP required; AHA ACLS preferred
- Experience: minimum 2 years in a newborn/mother-baby specialty; prior travel experience highly preferred
- Education: RN degree from an accredited program (exact degree level as required for licensure)
- Skills: EPIC (EMR) experience within the past 2 years; ability to work in a large teaching or high-acuity facility; comfortable with rotating day/night shifts
- Additional: Must have reliable transportation; ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment with occasional weekend coverage; willingness to rotate to days if needed and to float as required by unit needs

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated travel and recruitment support 24/7
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to expedite start
- Bi-weekly orientation process to ramp up on unit protocol
- Assignment support throughout the 16-week contract
- Potential for extension opportunities based on unit needs and performance

Find more opportunities
If this specific opening isn’t a fit, you can view or apply for other travel RN roles and newborn care positions available at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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