Registered Nurse - Operating Room

The University of Vermont Health Network; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RN Sign-On Bonus up to $10K

Relocation assistance

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

University of Vermont Health Network seeks an Operating Room Nurse at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, VT. You will work in a collaborative surgical environment, supporting perioperative care and patient safety throughout procedures.

Responsibilities include assisting surgeons, maintaining sterile technique, advocating for patients, and promoting efficient workflow. On-call is required, with sign-on incentives of up to $10K for full-time staff and relocation support available.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.
• Operating Room experience in a surgical setting preferred.
• Strong clinical, communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and surgical teams in the perioperative process.
• Maintain a safe, sterile environment and advocate for patients.
• Ensure efficient surgical workflow and patient flow.

Skills

RN licensure

Operating Room experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

RN degree

Job description

When You Care
This Much...It’s More
Than a Career.

Our nurses are a critical part of the UVM Health team. We celebrate their daily contributions and the positive impact they have on our patients and their health.

At University of Vermont Health, you will work with a diverse group of nurses, physicians, and specialty practitioners who personally care about their patients and community. No matter the location, every employee has a hand in contributing to the wellness of patients. You'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect at UVM Health.

Unit Description:

As an Operating Room Nurse at Central Vermont Medical Center, you will work in a collaborative, team-oriented surgical environment providing exceptional patient care throughout the perioperative process. The Operating Room operates Monday through Friday and supports a variety of both inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures. Responsibilities include assisting surgeons and surgical teams, maintaining a safe and sterile environment, advocating for patients, and ensuring efficient surgical workflow. Candidates must possess prior Operating Room experience and demonstrate strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills.

On-call: Required

Incentives: Candidates may be eligible for up to a $10K RN Sign-On Bonus for full-time (pro-rated for part time).

Requirements:

• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.
• Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.

Berlin, VT, located centrally in Vermont, is just minutes from the capital city, Montpelier. Our historical downtown areas feature a wonderful and unique assortment of local shopping opportunities, not to mention the many farmers’ markets, pick-your-own-fields and community supported agriculture programs (CSAs).

Within a state that boasts 52 state parks, 800 lakes and over 7,000 miles of rivers and streams, you’ll find an abundance of opportunities for hiking, skiing, camping, fishing, sailing, swimming and more.

If you’re planning to relocate with your family in tow, Vermont is known for its high-quality public education and its well-established private schools. And whether you’ve always envisioned living in an old farmhouse or a historic Victorian, or building your dream house with your family, Vermont has plenty of real estate opportunities.

With exciting signing incentives and relocation assistance, moving to Vermont has never been an easier decision.

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

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