Registered Nurse - Inpatient Psychiatry
Burlington, VTFull-time$41.39–69.14/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
Registered Nurses provide inpatient psychiatric care on two locked mental health units serving voluntary and involuntary individuals. They participate in treatment planning and rounds, psychiatric assessment and care, and medical/surgical assessment and care as part of a multidisciplinary team. Nurses are trained to cover the Charge RN role and to precept.
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Full job description
Registered Nurse - Inpatient Psychiatry
Job Details
Job Ref:
R0089884
Category:
Registered Nurse
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Health Care Partner:
University of Vermont Medical Center
Location:
111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
Department:
Inpatient Psychiatry- Shep3/6
Job Type:
Regular
Primary Shift:
Eve/Night-8-12hr
Hours:
Hours per Week:
36
Weekend Needs:
Every Other
Pay Rate:
$41.39 - $69.14 per hour
This is a bargaining union position.
Job description:
Our nurses are a critical part of the UVM Health team. We celebrate their daily contributions and the positive impact they have on our patients and their health.
At University of Vermont Health, you will work with a diverse group of nurses, physicians, and specialty practitioners who personally care about their patients and community. No matter the location, every employee has a hand in contributing to the wellness of patients. You'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect at UVM Health.
Unit Description: Inpatient Psychiatric RNs work on both of our mental health care units: a 16-bed locked unit that cares for both voluntary & involuntary individuals and a 12-bed locked unit designed primarily for voluntary individuals requiring acute mental health care. Our RNs actively participate in treatment plans, treatment rounds, psychiatric assessment and care, along with medical/surgical assessment and care. This position is part of the multidisciplinary team comprised of MHT/LNAs, RNs, Providers, Social Worker/Case Managers, and Group Therapists. RNs are trained to cover the Charge RN role and to precept.
On-call: Not required.
Requirements:
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Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.
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ADN required, BSN preferred
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Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.
Our Total Rewards package includes:
Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Eligible employees can choose between 4 medical, 3 dental, and 2 vision plans. Offering extensive coverage with flexible rates.
Flexible Spending Account
Take money out of your paycheck on a pre-tax basis to pay for eligible expenses
Retirement Benefits
(403b)
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
Insurance Benefits (Life, Short-Term, Long-Term)
Feel secure with extensive life insurance plans, along with short-term and long-term disability
CTO/PTO: Paid time off
CTO combines time off into a single program. Providing paid time off for holidays, sick time, vacation, and personal days.
Additional benefits may include:
Employee Discounts
Employees are eligible for discounts at a wide range of businesses. From Automotive and Banking expenses to seasonal discounts on ski passes.
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Counseling and other forms of support to help ensure a healthy personal and professional lifestyle.
Tuition Reimbursement
Eligible employees have access to a simple and expansive tuition reimbursement system.
Employee Referral Program
Encourage your talented network to apply for a job, and you may qualify for a Referral Bonus. Amounts vary by location.
Relocation Assistance
$6,000 relocation award and up to 2 months furnished housing for select roles.
On-Site Food Service
Enjoy reasonably priced meals that include locally sourced and organic options.
*not available at all locations
Pet Insurance
Employees are eligible for discounted pricing on America's #1 pet insurance
About the Area
Located in Burlington, the cultural hub of Vermont, you'll find all of the amenities of the best small cities, alongside the very best skiing and riding in the east (with six ski resorts within an hour of downtown). In Burlington, everyone can truly find what they're looking for to unwind; from Nordic skiing to mountain biking to backcountry touring.
Burlington has a robust food and music scene, with entertainment options for all ages. Designated the "Healthiest City in the USA" by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Burlington ranked highest in exercise, and among the lowest in obesity, diabetes and other indicators of ill health.
We offer a quality of life that is second to none in Burlington, the cultural hub of Vermont. With exciting signing incentives and relocation assistance, moving to Vermont has never been an easier decision.
Joining our team has its perks:
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We encourage professional growth and development
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We ensure our nurses are truly happy and feel valued
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We offer structured preceptorships and continuing education
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We are committed to great patient ratios
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Our team culture is unlike what you’ll find at other hospitals
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We’ve made significant investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment
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Nurses truly have a voice here through our shared governance
Fast Facts
8,200
- Employees
1M
Referral center for 1M people in VT and NNY; community hospital for 168,000
620
Total licensed beds at the main and Fanny Allen campuses
165
- More than 65 outpatient practices and over 100 clinics, programs and services
976
784 faculty physicians and 182 advanced practice providers
1.3M
Patient care encounters at our hospital and clinics, including 56,000 ER visits
How this job compares
Set against the 58,053 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$41.39–69.14/hr
- Vermont median$41–59/hr122 hourly ranges
- US median$38–54/hr24,426 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $55.27/hr, is 11% above the Vermont median midpoint ($50/hr) — in the middle half of Registered Nurse hourly ranges in Vermont.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 182 open Registered Nurse jobs in Vermont and 58,053 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Vermont
- University of Vermont Health (this employer)66 open
- Health Advocates Network23 open
- Dartmouth Health22 open
- Experience
- Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (28,419 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for an associate degree; 16,055 of the 58,053 open Registered Nurse jobs (28%) ask for an associate degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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