Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 6,994,000 - 7,512,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly orientation

24/7 recruiter support

Fast credentialing

Dedicated assignment support

Nationwide travel assignments

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare seeks a Registered Nurse with OR experience for a 16-week travel assignment in Burlington, Vermont. The role includes circulating and scrub duties, intraoperative support, and flexibility to cover day/evening rotations in a fast-paced surgical suite.

Start date is 10/19/2026 with a rotating 4x10-hour shift pattern. Travel assignment offers comprehensive credentialing support and nationwide placement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active VT RN license or eligibility required.
• Minimum 2 years OR experience; trauma level 1 setting preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Epic EMR experience within past 2 years.
• Travel nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide intraoperative nursing care as circulating and/or scrub RN.
• Assist with ortho, uro, oncology, general, ENT, plastics, neuro, trauma; operate surgical devices including Da Vinci.
• Monitor patient status intraoperatively and support anesthesia as needed.
• Document perioperative care in EPIC and ensure handoffs to post-anesthesia teams.

Skills

Circulating & scrub RN

OR surgical skills

Da Vinci Robotics familiarity

Education

Active VT RN license or eligible

BLS Certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Da Vinci Robotics

Surgical devices

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR) travel assignment in Burlington, Vermont. Start date: 10/19/2026 for 16 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,956 to $3,175 per week. Shift: rotating 4x10-hour days/nights. Setting: hospital-based OR within a travel temporary assignment. This role requires flexibility to meet unit needs and active participation in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,956–$3,175 per week
• Contract duration: 16 weeks
• Shift: Rotating 4x10-hour shifts
• Start date: 10/19/2026
• Assignment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment
• Location: Burlington, VT
• Guaranteed hours: 0

Responsibilities

• Provide intraoperative nursing care as circulating and/or scrub RN, ensuring sterile technique, instrument handling, and accurate sponge and instrument counts throughout procedures
• Assist with a broad range of specialties, including ortho, uro, oncology, general surgery, ENT, dental, plastics, neuro, CVT, and trauma; operate and troubleshoot surgical devices and equipment, including Da Vinci Robotics when applicable
• Monitor patient status intraoperatively, assist anesthesia as needed, manage sterile field integrity, and respond to intraoperative changes to support patient safety
• Document perioperative care and outcomes in the electronic health record (EPIC) and ensure clear handoffs to the post-anesthesia and postoperative teams
• Adhere to infection control standards, patient positioning safety, and unit protocols; maintain readiness of the OR for upcoming cases
• Participate in scheduling flexibility and on-call responsibilities: one weekday call per week plus one 24-hour call in each four-week schedule block; collaborate with the unit to meet patient care needs
• Ensure all required circulator and scrub skills are current and appropriately demonstrated, with prior travel experience and a strong OR background

Requirements

• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse license valid for practice in the assignment state (VT) or eligible for VT licensure
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of OR experience; experience in a large trauma level 1 environment (500+ beds) is required
• EMR: Epic experience within the past 2 years
• Skills: Strong circulating and scrub capabilities; proficiency across OR subspecialties including general surgery, ortho, uro, oncology, ENT, plastics, neuro, and trauma; comfort with Da Vinci Robotics and other surgical technologies
• Travel: Prior travel nursing experience required
• Additional: Must have reliable transportation; public transportation is not available in the area; vehicles should be equipped for winter conditions (snow tires recommended November–April). Circulate and scrub skills checklists should be included in your packet
• Schedule flexibility: Must be able to adapt to day/evening rotations; pattern typically involves multiple shifts with an off day, and a need to meet unit and patient care demands

Benefits and Support

• Bi-weekly orientation sessions (next available 11/02)
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Fast credentialing process
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment
• Nationwide travel assignments