CVOR Registered Nurse
Burlington, Vermont
The University of Vermont Medical Center

Job Opportunity: CVOR Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Burlington, Vermont
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Position Summary

Seeking a CVOR Registered Nurse for a travel/contract assignment at a large academic teaching hospital. The role involves working 12-hour shifts (0645-1915) with one or two 12-hour weekday calls (1900-0715), usually only one call during the week unless short-staffed, plus one full weekend of call every 5 weeks. Flexibility with scheduling is required to meet unit and patient care needs.

Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience with high competency in cardiovascular/open heart nursing.
• Prior Travel Experience: Required. Candidates must have prior travel experience.
• Facility Experience: Experience in a large (500+ beds), academic, teaching hospital required.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • CNOR preferred
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit
• EMR Experience: Epic experience within the past 2 years is required and non-negotiable.
• Additional Skills: Must be able to float to other OR suites as needed (general, ortho, neuro, ENT, etc).
• Licensure: Valid state nursing license required.

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts (0645-1915)
• One or two 12-hour weekday calls (1900-0715)
• One full weekend call every 5 weeks
• No block schedules
• Orientation offered bi-weekly on Mondays

Facility & Location Notes

• Large academic teaching hospital with 500+ beds
• Public transportation is NOT accessible; reliable personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended
• Vehicles should have all-season or snow tires from November through April

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification based on highest degree
• MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) release required for Home Health and Hospice specialties
• Various certifications and competencies including medication/pharmacology competency exam, color blindness testing, and others as required
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• N95 Fit Test required prior to assignment and updated annually
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray if positive
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series and titer or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or exemption (medical/religious) required during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccination or declination required
  • Pneumonia vaccination or declination if assigned to NY facility
• Drug testing may be required depending on facility location
• Vermont-specific requirements include Adult and Child Abuse Registry consent and Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC) background check
• Completion of EPIC and Cornerstone training modules prior to start
• Various facility-specific documents and policies must be reviewed and acknowledged

Additional Notes

• Candidates must explain any employment gaps over 90 days
• Complete and detailed work history including bed count, EMR, and facility type is required for submission
• Candidate must provide professional references and skills checklist within 12 months
• Reliable transportation is essential due to lack of public transit options

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR RNs with prior travel experience seeking a contract role in a large academic medical center with a flexible schedule and a focus on cardiovascular surgical care.