Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – OR (Cardiovascular/Open Heart) in Burlington, VT. Start date 10/19/2026 for a 16-week travel assignment. Weekly pay range $3,011–$3,307 per week. Guaranteed hours 0.0. Shift: 12-hour rotating days/evenings (3x12). Work setting: a large academic medical center offering perioperative care in cardiothoracic and supporting OR services.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $3,011–$3,307
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour rotating (Day/Evening)
- Start date: 10/19/2026
- Setting: Cardiovascular/open heart OR with potential cross-coverage in other OR suites
- Orientation: Bi-weekly orientation sessions on Mondays; next available 10/19

Responsibilities
- Circulate in cardiovascular/open heart OR cases and, if assigned, circulate in other OR suites (general, ortho, neuro, ENT) as needed; scrubbing not required unless directed.
- Assist with intraoperative duties: instrument handling, draping, positioning, suction, tissue/vascular management, and sterile technique to support patient safety.
- Monitor patient status during cases and respond to intraoperative events, coordinating with the surgical team to ensure timely, safe care.
- Maintain accurate intraoperative documentation and Epic EMR entries within the past two years.
- Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiology, and scrub staff; participate in preoperative and postoperative transitions and handoffs.
- Adhere to BLS requirements; CNOR preferred; demonstrate flexibility to meet unit and patient care needs; may require weekend and holiday call as described.

Requirements
- Active RN license in good standing (Vermont)
- BLS certification required; CNOR preferred
- Minimum 2 years OR RN experience with recent cardiovascular/open heart competency
- Epic EMR experience within the last 2 years
- Prior travel experience required
- Ability to circulate in the OR and float to other suites as needed (scrubbing not required when floated)
- Education: nursing degree from an accredited program (ASN or BSN acceptable)

Benefits and Support
- Bi-weekly orientation sessions on Mondays (first session aligned with start date)
- Ongoing assignment support from the recruiting team
- Clear scheduling details and project scope provided prior to start
- Emphasis on safe patient care, compliance, and professional standards
- Reliable access to onboarding resources and required credentialing steps
- Guidance on transportation and shift expectations to support consistent performance

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PAY DISCLAIMER RULE
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.