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Bennington, Vermont

APRN Hospital II

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$129k-$151k

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Job Description

Women’s and Chjldren’s Unit Advanced Practice Provider

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), a member hospital of Dartmouth Health, is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider for our Women’s and Children’s Unit in Bennington, VT. The ideal candidate will have at least 1-3 years of experience in a Women’s and Children’s setting.

  • Engaged provider team who are invested in teamwork and optimal patient outcomes
  • Supportive administration, quality care and a focus on provider and patient satisfaction
  • Salary range $129,000 - $151,424
  • This position includes a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off and CME support).
  • Hospital employed position (Dartmouth Health)

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA academic program

National specialty certification as FNP, WHNP, PNP, ANP or certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Responsibilities

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center is an integrated health system and has a proud 100-year history as an innovator in health care delivery. It includes a 99-bed hospital and 25 primary care and specialty practices at locations in the greater Bennington area and nearby New York and Massachusetts.

SVMC is located in Bennington, Vermont, just minutes from the Massachusetts border and the cultural hub of Williamstown, MA.

The area offers the quintessential New England experience - historic charm, a vibrant arts and culinary scene and access to world-class outdoor recreation including skiing, snowboarding, hiking and kayaking. It's an ideal setting for health care providers seeking purposeful practice with exceptional work-life balance.

  • Required Licensure/Certifications
  • Eligible for RN licensure in the State of VT and MA (APRN only)
  • Eligible for APRN or PA licensure in the State of VT
  • Eligible for Federal DEA Registration
  • BLS certification

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient careWomen's healthChildren's healthClinical assessmentAPRN practicePA practice

Women's Health — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 50% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $143k in an average-cost state. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution33 jobs · 16 employers

9
<$180k
5
$180k-215k
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$215k-250k
16
$250k-285k
3
$285k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
96%
Sign-on bonus
71%
CME allowance
32% this job
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Women's Health (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 91 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Bennington

Typical market rent
$1,275/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
Up to 8.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

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Lebanon, New Hampshire
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Paid Time Off
CME Support