Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – School Nurse

This is a full-time travel contract position for a Registered Nurse to serve as a School Nurse in Montpelier, Vermont. You will provide comprehensive nursing care to students in a school campus setting, managing both acute and chronic health conditions while promoting student wellness and safety.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a school campus environment during regular daytime school hours, collaborating with school administrators, counselors, teachers, and families to support student health and learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate, high-quality nursing care for acute illnesses, injuries, and emergencies occurring on campus
• Administer prescribed medications and oversee treatment schedules
• Manage individualized healthcare plans (IHPs) for students with chronic conditions or special needs
• Coordinate immunization records and execute health screenings including vision and hearing assessments
• Manage community referrals in compliance with state standards
• Educate students, families, and school personnel on health promotion, disease prevention, and hygiene practices
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of student visits, treatments, and incident reports in the electronic health record (EHR) and school health logs
• Liaise with local health departments, primary care providers, and families to coordinate care and track vaccination compliance

Schedule

• Mondays and Fridays, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM EST
• 14 hours per week
• Day shift during standard school calendar hours

Compensation

• Pay rate: $726.88 per day

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred, or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted with prior school health or pediatric experience
• Active, unrestricted RN license in Vermont or active multistate/compact license
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Prior nursing experience in pediatrics, school health, or community health nursing
• Proficiency with EHR systems and standardized health record-keeping
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to engage effectively with students, parents, and school staff
• Strong organizational skills and adaptability in a dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or School Health Nurse certification
• Certified School Nurse (CSN) or Pediatric Nursing Certification (CPN)
• Bilingual skills (Spanish or other languages)