CVOR Registered Nurse
Burlington, VT
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,916/weekOverview
- Start Date02/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration32 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$900/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$2,016/week
Description
Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)
Location: Burlington, Vermont
Contract Length: 32 weeks
Job Summary
Seeking a CVOR Registered Nurse for a large (500+ beds), academic, teaching hospital. The assignment requires flexibility with scheduling to meet unit and patient care needs, including weekday shifts and on-call duties.
Schedule & Shift Details
- Shift options:
- 10-hour shifts (06:45 - 17:15) for 4 days
- 12-hour shifts (06:45 - 19:15) for 3 days
- On-call: One or two 12-hour weekday calls (19:00 - 07:15), usually one per week unless short staffed
- One full weekend of call every 5 weeks
- Workdays: Monday through Sunday, no block schedules
Requirements
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience with high competency in cardiovascular/open heart OR
- General RN experience with the ability to float to other OR suites (general, ortho, neuro, ENT, etc.)
- Experience in a large academic teaching hospital (500+ beds) required
- Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years is mandatory
Certifications
- BLS required
- CNOR preferred
- ACLS, PALS may be required depending on unit/job description (AHA certification required)
Other Requirements
- Prior travel experience is required
- Must be flexible with schedule
- Reliable transportation strongly recommended (public transportation not accessible)
- All employment gaps over 90 days must be explained
- Complete and detailed work history including bed count, EMR, and facility type required
Orientation & Onboarding
- Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays
- No block schedules
- Must complete EPIC and Cornerstone modules prior to start (approx. 8 hours, non-billable)
- COVID testing protocol on Day 1 of work (masking and social distancing required)
Compliance & Documentation Requirements
Background Checks & Verifications
- Background check within 30 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
- Education verification based on job requirements
- Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) release required for Home Health and Hospice specialties
- NURSYS license verification within 30 days of start and updated annually
- Vermont Adult and Child Abuse Registry consent and search required
- Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC) criminal background check required for Vermont placements
Health & Immunizations
- Physical exam within 12 months of start
- N95 Fit Test (annual) with approved mask types
- Tdap vaccination within 10 years or titer
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray if positive TB test (annual updates)
- MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer)
- Hepatitis B series and titer or signed declination
- Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
- COVID-19 vaccination or declination required
- Pneumonia vaccination or declination required if assigned to NY facility
Other Required Documents
- Photo for badge (passport style, plain background)
- Auto insurance proof if using personal or rental vehicle
- Various facility-specific policy acknowledgments (dress code, telephone usage, etc.)
- Emergency contact form
- Skills checklist within 12 months
- Work history verification for last 2 years
- References: 2 professional references from assignments within last 3 years
Additional Notes
- Must have reliable transportation; personal or rental vehicle recommended, especially during Nov-Apr (snow tires advised)
- No public transportation access in the area
- Must complete all required documentation and modules prior to start date
This position is ideal for experienced CVOR RNs with prior travel experience looking for a flexible, challenging role in a large academic medical center.
Employer
Olaro
13 nurses recommend working with Olaro
Pros
Very friendly, extremely helpful and patient, explains the steps needed well and clearly. Very understanding and kind. Dave always made sure to keep in contact and help control my fears as I started my first travel assignment.
Cons
None.
Recommends working with Olaro
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About Burlington, VT
As a Travel Cardiovascular 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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