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What is the difference between Internship Backcountry vs Wilderness Guide?

AspectInternship BackcountryWilderness Guide
Required CredentialsBasic outdoor skills, CPR/First AidAdvanced outdoor skills, certifications, guiding licenses
Work EnvironmentSupervised, training-focused backcountry settingsIndependent guiding in remote wilderness areas
Employer & Industry UsageOutdoor education programs, adventure companiesTour companies, outdoor recreation services

Internship Backcountry positions are typically entry-level, focusing on training and gaining experience in outdoor settings. Wilderness Guides are experienced professionals responsible for leading groups, requiring certifications and extensive outdoor skills. While internships serve as a stepping stone, guides are fully qualified practitioners in the outdoor recreation industry.

What types of projects and tasks can I expect to work on during a Backcountry internship?

As a Backcountry intern, you'll typically be involved in a variety of hands-on projects that support the team’s goals, such as assisting with outdoor gear inventory management, supporting e-commerce operations, helping with marketing campaigns, or engaging in customer experience initiatives. Interns often collaborate closely with experienced professionals, gaining exposure to both the business and outdoor industry sides of the company. This environment offers valuable learning opportunities and the chance to develop practical skills while contributing to real-world outcomes. Expect a dynamic work environment where adaptability and enthusiasm for the outdoors are highly valued.

What is an Internship Backcountry position?

An Internship Backcountry position is a temporary role, often for students or recent graduates, that provides hands-on experience working in wilderness or remote outdoor environments. Interns may assist with trail maintenance, conservation projects, guiding, or outdoor education under the supervision of experienced staff. This type of internship helps individuals gain valuable skills in outdoor leadership, environmental stewardship, and teamwork, while also allowing them to explore potential careers in natural resource management or outdoor recreation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Backcountry Internship, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Backcountry Intern, you generally need a foundational knowledge of outdoor safety, wilderness navigation, and basic first aid, often supported by coursework or certifications like Wilderness First Aid or Leave No Trace. Familiarity with GPS devices, mapping software, and relevant communication tools such as satellite phones is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, teamwork, and effective communication are essential soft skills for dealing with unpredictable environments and group dynamics. These skills ensure safety, effective support of fieldwork, and positive experiences in challenging backcountry settings.
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Registered Nurse - Inpatient Medical Intensive Care Unit

University of Vermont Health - UVM Medical Center

Burlington, VT

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Unit Description:

Medical ICU (MICU) – Where Excellence Meets Compassion

Step into the heart of critical care at our 21-bed Medical/Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, where every shift is a chance to make a profound impact. As a MICU RN, you’ll be part of a high-performing, interdisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional care rooted in the latest evidence-based practices.
 

Complex Care, Advanced Skills

In the MICU, you’ll care for some of the most critically ill patients in the region. Our diverse and high-acuity population includes individuals experiencing:

  • Neurological emergencies: Stroke, Seizures, Guillain-Barré (GB), TNK, Thrombectomies
  • Cardiac crises: Myocardial Infarction (MI), CHF, IABP, Impella, Cardiac Arrest, ECMO
  • Pulmonary challenges: COPD, ILD, PNA, COVID ICU
  • Severe infections: Sepsis, Septic Emboli
  • Metabolic and toxicologic emergencies: DKA, Overdose (OD), Liver Failure, Renal Failure
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding: GIB
  • Advanced therapies: CRRT, CDT
  • End-of-life (EOL) care: Compassionate, patient-centered support for patients and families

This environment demands sharp clinical judgment, rapid decision-making, and a deep commitment to continuous learning.

Teamwork That Transforms

Collaboration is our cornerstone. You’ll work side-by-side with:

  • RNs, LNAs, RTs, PT/OTs, Unit Clerks
  • Environmental Services, Interns, Residents, Fellows, and Attending Physicians

Together, we create a supportive, respectful environment focused on clinical excellence and compassionate care.

A Culture of Learning & Leadership

MICU nurses are lifelong learners and passionate educators. Whether you're pursuing your CCRN certification or advancing through our Clinical Advancement and Recognition Program (CARP), you’ll find mentorship, encouragement, and room to grow.

Innovation in Action

Be part of a unit that doesn’t just follow best practices—we help shape them. Nurses here actively contribute to quality improvement initiatives and research projects, driving innovation in critical care.

Experience:

Greater than one year of ICU experience required. Candidates with 2 years or more of ICU experience will be considered first.
 

On-call: Not required.

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.

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