Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR) travel assignment in Burlington, Vermont, United States. Start date: 08/10/2026 for a 16-week engagement. Weekly pay ranges from $2,902 to $3,025. Shift: 3x12-hour rotating (day/evening). Setting: hospital OR with cardiovascular/open-heart cases in a large, academic teaching environment. This role requires both scrub and circulating duties and may include limited float to other OR suites. On-call coverage is part of the schedule, including one full weekend of call every 5 weeks and occasional weekday calls. Bi-weekly orientations occur on Mondays. No block schedules.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,902–$3,025 per week
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Start date: 08/10/2026
- Shift: 3x12-hour rotating (day/evening)
- OR assignment in a large, academic teaching hospital with cardiovascular/open-heart cases
- Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays; no block scheduling
- On-call requirements: weekend call every 5 weeks and occasional weekday calls

Responsibilities
- Scrub and circulate for cardiovascular/open-heart procedures, maintaining sterile technique and assisting the surgical team throughout cases
- Prepare and arrange required equipment, implants, and supplies; verify instrument counts and accountability
- Monitor patient status intraoperatively; coordinate with anesthesia and surgical team to optimize patient safety and outcomes
- Manage documentation in the Epic EMR and ensure accurate perioperative records
- Assist with patient positioning, specimen labeling, and labeling of implants and devices
- May be required to float to other OR suites (general, ortho, neuro, ENT, etc.) to support patient care and unit needs
- Adhere to unit policies, safety standards, and performance improvement initiatives

Requirements
- Active RN license (state-specific for assignment)
- BLS required; CNOR preferred
- Minimum 2 years OR RN experience with recent cardiovascular/open-heart case exposure
- Demonstrated ability to scrub and circulate in complex cardiovascular procedures
- Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years (nonnegotiable)
- Prior travel experience required
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a rotating day/evening schedule; on-call and weekend coverage as described
- Willingness and ability to float to other OR suites as needed

Benefits and Support
- Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays
- Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the travel period
- Clear guidance on schedule expectations and on-call requirements
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance aligned with the OR specialty

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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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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