Travel Contract

CVOR Open Heart Registered Nurse
Burlington, VT
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days, Evenings
Referral Bonus

$3,065/week

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Overview

Start Date06/29/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftDays, Evenings
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$3,065/week

Benefits

401k retirement plan
Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary:
Operating Room Open Heart (OR OH) registered nurse position available in Burlington, Vermont. This role involves providing specialized perioperative care for cardiac and open heart surgeries in a large academic hospital setting. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment. The assignment is for 13-16 weeks with an immediate start.

Job Details:

Location: Burlington, Vermont
Schedule: Rotating Day/Evening shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
- CNOR (Neonatal Intensive Care Certification in Perioperative Nursing) preferred
- Must have general experience in operating room nursing
- Epic electronic medical record (EMR) experience from within the past 2 years is required and nonnegotiable
- A minimum of 2 years of operating room registered nurse experience with recent experience and high competency in cardiovascular/open heart procedures
- Prior travel experience is required
- Large (500+ beds), academic, teaching hospital experience required
- Must have Epic EMR experience in the past 2 years
Additional Information:
- Must be flexible with schedule to meet the needs of the unit and patient care
- May be required to float to other operating room suites (general, orthopedics, neuro, ENT, etc.); circulating role only, not scrub
- Bi-weekly orientation sessions on Mondays; next available orientation on 07/13
- Must explain any employment gaps over 90 days
- All work history details (bed count, EMR, facility type, etc.) must be complete for submission
- Ability to work Monday through Sunday, with no block schedules
- Experience within the past 2 years in a large, academic hospital setting is mandatory

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1264105. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room Open Heart

Employer

Cross Country Nurses

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About Burlington, VT

As a Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse in Burlington, VT here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Burlington, VT is higher than the national average, with housing costs being a significant factor.
Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs range from 75°F to 80°F, while winter lows range from 10°F to 20°F.

Furnished Housing

Short-term rentals can be found in Burlington, VT, but availability may vary based on the season and demand.

Transportation

Burlington is relatively car-friendly, but it also offers public transportation options such as buses and a waterfront shuttle.

Demographics

Burlington, VT has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Burlington offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, arts and cultural events, live music venues, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and cruises on Lake Champlain, and access to the scenic beauty of Mt.
Philo State Park.

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