Operating Room Registered Nurse
Burlington, VT
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs, Days, Evenings
Referral Bonus
$3,200/weekOverview
- Start Date07/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays, Evenings
- Duration16 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
The operating room (OR) registered nurse role based in Burlington, Vermont involves providing specialized surgical nursing care within a high-volume trauma level 1 facility. The position requires flexibility with rotating day and evening schedules, supporting various surgical specialties, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes through skilled clinical practice.
Job Details:
- Shift: Rotating between day and evening shifts, typically three-day shifts plus one off shift, with options for off shifts from 0845-1915, 1045-2115, or 1245-2315. Call requirements include one weekday call per week and one 24-hour call in each four-week schedule block. Must be flexible to meet the needs of the unit and patient care.
- Schedule: 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Prior travel experience required
- Must have at least 2 years of operating room (OR) registered nurse (RN) experience
- Must have large trauma level 1 experience in facilities with 500+ beds
- Recent EPIC electronic health record (EHR) system experience from within the past 2 years is mandatory
- Must have circulating and scrub skills, with checklists included in the application packet
- Ability to scrub all specialties except cardiovascular surgery (CVOR) cases
- Ability to scrub in general OR, urology, gynecology, ENT, ophthalmology, plastics, laparoscopy, trauma, thoracic, and vascular surgeries
- Additional Information:
- IVS to offer
- Schedule includes working from Monday to Sunday, with no block schedules for any reason
- Bi-weekly orientations scheduled on Mondays
- All employment gaps over 90 days must be explained
- Complete work history including bed count, electronic medical record systems, facility type, etc., is required for submission
- Disclaimers:
- Reliable transportation required, as public transportation is not accessible in this area; personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
About Burlington, VT
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Burlington, VT here's what you should know:- 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.
- Average summer highs range from 75°F to 80°F, while winter lows range from 10°F to 20°F.
- Short-term rentals can be found in Burlington, VT, but availability may vary based on the season and demand.
- Burlington is relatively car-friendly, but it also offers public transportation options such as buses and a waterfront shuttle.
- 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.
- 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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