Certified Nurse Midwife - CVMC per diem
Listed compensation
$71.9-$100.44/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
- Building Name: CVMC - Medical Office Building A
- Location Address: 130 Fisher Road, MOB-A, Berlin Vermont
- Regular
- Department: CVMC - MGP Women's Health
- Per Diem (position has no committed hours and is not benefit eligible)
- Standard Hours: 0
Biweekly Scheduled Hours
- Shift: Variable
- Primary Shift: -
- Weekend Needs: As Scheduled
- Salary Range: Min $71.90 Mid $86.17 Max $100.44
- Recruiter: Claire Ross
Summary
Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC), a partner with University of Vermont Health, is seeking an experienced and skilled Certified Nurse Midwife to join our Gynecology, Midwifery, and Obstetrics team in a per diem capacity.
Experience
- Ideal candidates will be experienced in Labor & Delivery and be capable of assisting with cesarean births.
- Two years of full-scope midwifery experience is preferred.
This position requires an experienced practitioner - new CNM graduates cannot be successfully supported in this per diem role.
Schedule: Position is per diem (no committed hours) and is not benefits-eligible.
- Per diem CNMs are expected to participate in the first call pool along with other midwives and physicians.
- Call shifts are 24 hours (starting at 7:45am) and may include seeing patients in the outpatient clinic.
- Education, Licensure, and Certifications
- Masters or Doctorate Degree in Nursing
- Certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)
- Active or pending RN and APRN licenses in the State of Vermont
About Our Team
CVMC’s Gynecology, Midwifery, and Obstetrics department is a collaborative group of three full-time and three per diem midwives, a family medicine physician, and four OBGYNs attending approximately 250 births per year.
Our CNMs provide full-scope midwifery services inclusive of office-based antepartum and gynecologic care, triage, intrapartum care, postpartum care, and surgical first assist for cesarean births. CNMs are first call and provide 24/7 midwifery coverage.
Our collaborative care model includes supportive OB/GYN backup and easy access to MFM consultation. Support staff includes a team of experienced RNs, a licensed clinical mental health counselor, and a registered dietitian.
About Central Vermont Medical Center
Located in Berlin, VT, CVMC is a patient-focused health care provider serving more than 66,000 residents through a 122-bed community hospital, 153-bed skilled nursing facility, and 25 outpatient clinics. We deliver a full spectrum of inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care services.
UVM Health: Healthier Communities. Healthiest Lives. Together.
Key Responsibilities
The Certified Nurse Midwife will provide full-scope midwifery services, including antepartum, gynecologic, intrapartum, and postpartum care. They are responsible for 24/7 midwifery coverage, participating in the first call pool, and acting as a surgical first assist for cesarean births.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Masters or Doctorate degree in Nursing and be certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. Active or pending RN and APRN licenses in the State of Vermont are required, along with at least two years of full-scope midwifery experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Nurse Midwife - CVMC per diem at University of Vermont Health Network a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nurse Midwife — ranked against 347 active Nurse Midwife listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Nurse Midwifery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 40 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 40% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$179k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $183k in an average-cost state. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · top 25% in nurse midwife | ranked against 347 Nurse Midwife listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $150k–$209k | Nurse Practitioner median $174k (middle half $139k–$198k)44 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$183k in purchasing power | Vermont index 98.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Practitioner listings in Vermont | 47 active | 14,065 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 40% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Nurse Practitioner listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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