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The University of Vermont Medical Center

Academic medical center in Colchester, VT

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The University of Vermont Medical Center workplace

From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Oct 9, 2026Sources

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The short version

  1. Labor & Delivery runs 2,200 to 2,300 births a year out of 11 rooms, with two operating rooms inside the unit so sections stay on the floor.

    For experienced nurses
    Sources
    As of 2026-10-09Source: uvmhealthcareers.org

  2. The one posting we currently hold lists $45.45 an hour.

    If you are moving here
    Sources
    From employer postingsAs of 2026-10-09

  3. Nurses writing reviews come back to the same thing: the people beside you on the floor help, and unit-level teamwork holds up.

    For new grads
    Sources
    As of 2026-08-31Source: glassdoor.com

Nursing here

The units

  • Labor & Delivery

    The University of Vermont Medical Center · Burlington, VT

    Supports 2,200 to 2,300 deliveries per year with 11 rooms and 2 dedicated operating rooms in-unit.

    Sources
    The University of Vermont Medical Center · Burlington, VTAs of 2026-10-09Source: uvmhealthcareers.org

  • Operating Room - Outpatient Surgery

    The University of Vermont Medical Center · Colchester, VT

    Outpatient surgery operating room where RNs circulate and scrub across a full range of procedures.

    Equipment and technology
    Level I Trauma Center
    Sources
    The University of Vermont Medical Center · Colchester, VTAs of 2026-10-09

What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

Supportive Unit Culture
Staff frequently praise strong floor-level teamwork, supportive peers, and a positive clinical working environment.
Sources
As of 2026-08-31Source: glassdoor.com
High Cost of Living vs Pay
Multiple RNs mention pay does not align with high regional housing expenses, although employer subsidizes some housing complexes.
Sources
As of 2026-08-31Source 1: glassdoor.co.inSource 2: glassdoor.com
Parking Difficulties
Employees commonly cite shuttle requirements and limited day parking as significant daily inconveniences at the main campus.
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As of 2026-10-06Source 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: glassdoor.com
More review themes
Upper Leadership Disconnect
While local floor leadership is rated well, nurses and staff express frustration with upper administration budget priorities.
Sources
As of 2026-08-02Source: glassdoor.com

The hard parts

What to ask

  • How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
  • Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
  • How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
  • What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?

Current openings at The University of Vermont Medical Center

The University of Vermont Medical Center

Colchester, VT

Care Coordinator - Operating Room - Fanny Allen

$45–$74/hr

  • RN
  • Compact license OK
  • ADN accepted

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