Registered Nurse - Miller 3 - Cardiothoracic Telemetry Unit

The University of Vermont Health Network Burlington, VT, US

$39.42 - $64.62 / hour

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus

Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: Cardiothoracic - Miller 3

Full Time

Standard Hours: 36

Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 72

Shift: Night

Primary Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Weekend Needs: Every Other

Salary Range: Min $39.42 Mid $52.02 Max $64.62

Recruiter: Elke Janeway

Unit Description: As a nurse in our 32-bed surgical telemetry unit, you will be focused on providing high quality, patient and family centered care. Our primary population includes patients who require cardiothoracic surgery (post-CABG, valve replacement, pulmonary surgery), vascular surgery (lower limb bypass, carotid endarterectomy, amputation), and urology (prostatectomy, bladder tumor resection, continuous bladder irrigation). In our single patient rooms, we care for a diverse range of surgical and medical services requiring a progressive level of care.

On-call: Not required.

This is a bargaining union position.

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