Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Burlington, VT
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Rotating

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN with a minimum of 2 years of experience and Trauma Level I background for a 16-week travel contract requiring Epic proficiency and the ability to scrub all major surgical specialties.

Responsibilities

• Large academic medical center setting with 500+ beds, designated Trauma Level I
• Operating Room (OR) unit
• 10-hour rotating shifts covering day and evening schedules, typically three shifts per shift type per week
• Off-shift options include 0845–1915, 1045–2115, or 1245–2315
• Weekday call required once per week, plus one 24-hour call per four-week scheduling block
• Schedule runs Monday through Sunday with no block scheduling
• Must be flexible with scheduling to meet unit and patient care needs
• Epic EMR utilized on this unit
• Responsible for both circulating and scrubbing across a wide range of surgical specialties in a high-acuity Trauma Level I environment
• Bi-weekly orientations are held on Mondays
• All employment gaps exceeding 90 days must be explained in the work history
• Complete work history including bed count, EMR system, facility type, and trauma level is required
• Candidates residing 51–100 miles from the facility and those residing 50 miles or less are eligible at different pay tiers based on distance measured in a straight line, not driving distance
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position due to the prior travel experience requirement

Requirements

• Active RN license in Vermont (VT) or a Compact state; candidates without a VT license are accepted, and NY candidates may be considered with proof of a pending NY license
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of OR RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Experience in a large (500+ bed), Trauma Level I facility required
• Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years is required and non-negotiable
• Ability to both circulate and scrub required
• Must be able to scrub all surgical specialties except CVOR, including general OR, GU, GYN, ENT, eyes, plastics, laparoscopic, trauma, thoracic, and vascular cases
• Two professional references from a Nurse Manager and/or Supervisor required — one from within the past 6 months, and one from within the past year of employment
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Reliable personal transportation is required, as public transit is not accessible in this area; vehicles should be equipped with all-season or snow tires from November through April

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts