OR RN
Berlin, VT
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced OR RN for a surgical services position requiring strong ortho, eye, and general circulating/scrub skills along with recent Epic experience.

Details

• Operating Room unit within a 5-suite surgical services department
• 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Role includes both circulating and scrubbing responsibilities
• Primary service lines include orthopedic total joints and sports medicine, minor orthopedic traumas, cataracts, general cases, podiatry, urology, gynecological, and cardiology (pacemaker insertions)
• Patient population includes adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Schedule is Monday through Friday with 8 or 10 hour day shifts and 8 hour evening shifts
• Must be flexible with schedule including a set rotating day off
• Call requirements include one weekend rotation every 5 weeks (Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday) plus one weekday evening call shift per week
• Evening shift staff are not required to take weekday call
• Holiday coverage required on a rotation basis with existing staff
• Documentation via Epic EMR
• Medication system is a blend of Pyxis and med room
• Uses Baxter IV pumps and MindRay monitors
• No floating required

Requirements

• Active VT or compact RN license
• AHA BLS and AHA ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in OR specialty required
• Must be strong in orthopedic and eye service lines, along with general, GYN, and minimal eye cases
• Scrub experience highly preferred; strong circulator experience will be accepted
• Epic experience within the past 2 years is required and nonnegotiable
• Must be willing to circulate C-sections (training provided)

Additional Information

• Facility is not a trauma center and not a teaching hospital
• Ancillary support includes OR assistants and a surgery scheduler
• Advanced practice support on the unit includes RNFAs and CRNAs
• Respiratory and anesthesia support available 24/7, with anesthesia managing ventilators
• 3 days of orientation provided with bi-weekly orientation start dates and no block scheduling allowed
• Hospital-provided scrubs required along with OR-dedicated shoes
• No jewelry permitted; nail polish must be freshly applied and not chipping
• Facial hair must be trimmed and well managed, with surgical attire required
• Public transportation is not accessible in this area, so reliable personal transportation is strongly recommended
• Vehicles should be equipped with all-season or snow tires during November through April
• Local candidates are welcome to apply
• Radius-based pay rate is available for candidates within 50-100 miles
• Candidates without Vermont licensure will be considered