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Registered Nurse - Research

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center

Burlington, Vermont

$41.22/hr

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Posted Aug 27, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 31, 2026

What this means for you

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center is an academic medical center — teaching floors, residents in the halls, and more sub-specialties to grow into. It's a day shift — the busiest hours, the fullest crew, and your evenings back.

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Base pay
$41.22/hr
Shift
Days
Weekends, holidays, call
No call

About this role

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Unit Description The Research Nurse provides proficient professional nursing care to individuals participating in clinical research studies. The Research Nurse functions as an essential member of the multidisciplinary team that performs clinical research studies while simultaneously providing direct care to volunteers/patients. Research nursing principles and investigators and research administrative staff guide practices. FAHC Standards of Patient Care and Nursing Practice guide the delivery of clinical nursing services by this individual. The Research Nurse demonstrates dedication to professional growth and development and to the continuous improvement of research nursing care. This position is supported by extramural funding, therefore, is dependent on the availability of extramural funding in addition to performance. Education Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont is required. ADN required, BSN preferred. Experience Experience in a clinical area a must with experience in a clinical research environment desired. A candidate with Phlebotomy and IV Experience is preferred! On-call: Not required Incentives: Benefit eligible and primary day shift schedule! Requirements Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required. ADN required, BSN preferred. Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit. Our Total Rewards Package Includes Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision) Flexible Spending Account Retirement Benefits (403b) Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term) Paid time Time Off Joining Our Team Has Its Perks We encourage professional growth and development We ensure our nurses are truly happy and feel valued We offer structured preceptorships and continuing education We are committed to great patient ratios Our team culture is unlike what you'll find at other hospitals We've made significant investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment Nurses truly have a voice here through our shared governance 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.

Skills for this role

PhlebotomyIV insertionClinical Research

Requirements

  • RN
  • Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required. ADN required, BSN preferred. Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.

About the employer

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UVM Health - UVM Medical Center
Academic Medical Center

The University of Vermont Medical Center (UVM Medical Center) is an academic medical center located in Burlington, Vermont, and is part of the UVM Health network. The organization's mission centers on integrating patient care, education, and research in a caring…

2.9 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • Academic medical center environment with teaching and research opportunities
  • Onsite parking provided
  • Encouragement of professional growth and development

What reviewers flag

  • Culture described by some as hierarchical and 'good old boy'
  • Non-collaborative work environment reported by some former employees
  • Difficulty obtaining full information needed to perform job duties
hierarchicalacademicfast-pacednon-collaborativecaringgood old boy

Living in Burlington, VT

Burlington sits on the shore of Lake Champlain, with the pedestrian-friendly Church Street Marketplace at its core. New England charm, four distinct seasons, and a compact downtown give this small city an outdoorsy, community-minded feel that out-of-state RNs often find easy to settle into.

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Metro price level · Burlington area
1% above the national average
BEA index 100.9 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,649/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$71,109/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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