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

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.