Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)

Specialty/Department: Operating Room / Perioperative Services
Location: St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Job Type: Travel Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Monday–Friday + On-Call Rotation
Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours Weekly
Start Date: Start date is typically within approximately 2 weeks after offer acceptance and completion of onboarding/credentialing requirements.

Estimated Traveler Pay WEEKLY GROSS $2,447.00 WEEKLY TAXABLE $1,320.00 WEEKLY NON-TAXABLE $1,127.00     HOURLY TAXABLE $33.00 HOURLY BLENDED $61.18 OVER TIME  $49.50

Schedule & Call Requirements

• Day shift schedule Monday through Friday
• On-call requirement:
  • 1 night per week
  • Every 4th weekend
• Must be able to respond and begin a case within 30 minutes while on call
• Travelers start on Wednesdays
• During orientation week, 48-hour contracts are guaranteed 36 hours due to midweek start

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent perioperative/Operating Room RN experience required
• Experience in circulating, scrub, and PACU roles preferred
• Critical access hospital experience preferred

License & Certification Requirements

• Active Vermont RN License or Compact/Multi-State RN License
• BLS required
• ACLS preferred
• PALS preferred

EMR

• Meditech

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Operating Room RN for a 13-week travel contract in a critical access hospital setting in Vermont. The RN will provide comprehensive perioperative care across all phases of the surgical process, including pre-operative preparation, intraoperative care, and post-anesthesia recovery.

This role requires flexibility to function as a circulator, scrub nurse, and PACU RN while collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care throughout all surgical phases
• Function in circulator, scrub, and PACU RN roles
• Maintain patient safety standards and accurate documentation
• Participate in surgical safety processes and time-outs
• Collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia teams
• Support efficient surgical workflow and patient outcomes

Important Notes

• Holiday coverage required
• Facility does not accept 1099 contractors
• On-call pager rate available
• Cross-training opportunities available
• Travelers must be comfortable working in multiple perioperative roles