Nurse providing compassionate care in a community hospital
Vermont-based · Assignments Nationwide

Guiding Care
Wherever You Go

We connect experienced nurses with Critical Access Hospitals — small, community-based facilities where care is intentional, teams are tight-knit, and patients feel like family.

Who We Are

A nurse-first agency built around meaningful care

We're currently launching in Vermont, with travel assignments available nationwide. Compass Care was founded on a simple belief: nurses deserve assignments that feel as rewarding as the reason they chose this profession.

We specialize in Critical Access Hospitals — small, community-based facilities where the pace is intentional, the teams are close, and patients aren't numbers. They're neighbors. They're family.

"A refreshing change from the chaos… and a place that truly feels like home."

— Travel nurse, Critical Access assignment

Specialties We Recruit

Where your expertise is needed most

Emergency Department nurse
ED

Emergency Department

Fast-thinking nurses who thrive in dynamic environments. In Critical Access settings, you'll build real relationships with patients and families — not just manage throughput.

Intensive Care Unit nurse
ICU

Intensive Care Unit

Highly skilled critical care nurses who provide close, attentive monitoring. Smaller units mean deeper focus on each patient — the way intensive care was meant to be.

Medical-Surgical nurse
MS

Medical-Surgical

The backbone of inpatient care. Med-Surg nurses in community hospitals often develop lasting bonds with patients who return for ongoing care — a truly rewarding experience.

Labor & Delivery nurse
L&D

Labor & Delivery

Bringing new life into small-town communities is a privilege. L&D nurses here are often remembered by families for years — a connection that goes far beyond the hospital stay.

What Makes Us Different

This isn't the typical fast-paced, high-volume, burnout environment

We specialize in Critical Access Hospitals — small, community-based facilities that operate differently. Here, nurses are seen, valued, and remembered. Patients don't feel like numbers — they become part of the community.

Small community facilities — most with around 25 beds
A slower, more intentional pace of care
Strong nurse-patient relationships that actually develop
Supportive, tight-knit teams who look out for each other
A welcoming community where you're truly valued
Patients who feel like extended family — not just a chart

Is This a Good Fit?

You might be exactly who we're looking for

Experienced ED, ICU, MS, or L&D nurses
Travel nurses looking to escape burnout
Nurses seeking meaningful patient connections
Anyone ready for a lifestyle change — not just another contract
Nurses who want to be known by name, not badge number

And if you thrive in larger, high-acuity hospitals — that's okay too. We also recruit for assignments at larger medical centers and can help you find the opportunity that best fits your career goals.

Current Openings

Hot contracts & urgent needs

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For Nurses

Find your next meaningful assignment

Browse open contracts in Vermont and beyond. Tell us your specialty, experience, and what you're looking for — we'll match you with a community that needs you.

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For Hospitals

Request staffing support for your facility

Tell us your specialty needs, contract duration, and requirements. We'll connect you with experienced, vetted nurses who are ready to serve your community.

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