The University of Vermont Medical Center
Academic medical center in Colchester, VT
From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Oct 9, 2026Sources
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The short version
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 nursesSources
As of 2026-10-09Source: uvmhealthcareers.orgThe one posting we currently hold lists $45.45 an hour.
If you are moving hereSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-10-09Nurses writing reviews come back to the same thing: the people beside you on the floor help, and unit-level teamwork holds up.
For new gradsSources
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.
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The University of Vermont Medical Center · Burlington, VTAs of 2026-10-09Source: uvmhealthcareers.orgOperating 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
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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.
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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.
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- Parking Difficulties
- Employees commonly cite shuttle requirements and limited day parking as significant daily inconveniences at the main campus.
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More review themes
- Upper Leadership Disconnect
- While local floor leadership is rated well, nurses and staff express frustration with upper administration budget priorities.
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As of 2026-08-02Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Nurses there say the pay does not keep pace with regional housing costs, though the employer subsidizes some housing complexes.
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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
- RN
- Compact license OK
- ADN accepted
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Sources
- glassdoor.co.in/Reviews/The-University-of-Vermont-Medical-Center-Reviews-E920836.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-08-31
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/The-University-of-Vermont-Medical-Center-Registered-Nurse-Reviews-EI_IE920836.0,40_KO41,57.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-08-31
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/The-University-of-Vermont-Medical-Center-Reviews-E920836.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026-10-06
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-The-University-of-Vermont-Medical-Center-E920836-RVW14666736.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026-10-06
- uvmhealthcareers.org
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-10-09
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