Travel Registered Nurse OR Job
About The Position
Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR) with Cardiovascular/Open Heart expertise in a hospital OR setting. This assignment takes place in a large academic teaching hospital environment that requires high levels of perioperative skill and teamwork. The role involves providing perioperative nursing care for cardiovascular/open heart cases, including circulating and, as assigned, scrub duties. The nurse will maintain sterile technique, manage instrument tables and supplies, and assist the surgical team with case preparation and completion. Collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other OR staff is essential, requiring anticipation of needs, monitoring patient status, and managing intraoperative equipment and medications per policy. When floated to other OR suites, the nurse will circulate (not scrub) and support various specialties such as General, Orthopedic, Neuro, or ENT as needed. Documentation in Epic within the past two years is required, along with accurate perioperative records. The position also involves assisting with patient transport and recovery planning as appropriate. Schedule and call requirements include three 12-hour shifts (0645–1915), one to two weekday on-call periods (1900–0715), and one full weekend of call every five weeks. Flexibility is needed to meet patient care needs and unit coverage.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license to practice in Vermont (active license required).
- BLS certification required; CNOR preferred.
- Minimum 2 years OR RN experience with recent experience and high competency in Cardiovascular/Open Heart Surgery.
- Prior travel nursing experience required.
- Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years (nonnegotiable).
- Scrub-heart capability is required (SCRUB HEARTS documented as a requirement).
- Ability to work in a large academic teaching hospital OR environment; may be asked to circulate or scrub as needed.
- Reliable transportation is required; public transit is not available in the area. All-season tires recommended for the November–April period.
- Willingness to be flexible with a Monday-to-Sunday work week and to participate in bi-weekly orientations.
Nice To Haves
- CNOR preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide perioperative nursing care for cardiovascular/open heart cases, including circulating and, as assigned, scrub duties.
- Maintain sterile technique, manage instrument tables and supplies, and assist the surgical team with case preparation and completion.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other OR staff; anticipate needs, monitor patient status, and manage intraoperative equipment and medications per policy.
- When floated to other OR suites, circulate (not scrub) and support various specialties such as General, Orthopedic, Neuro, or ENT as needed.
- Document in Epic within the past two years and ensure accurate perioperative records; assist with patient transport and recovery planning as appropriate.
- Schedule and call requirements: three 12-hour shifts (0645–1915); one to two weekday on-call periods (1900–0715) and one full weekend of call every five weeks; be flexible to meet patient care needs and unit coverage.
Benefits
- Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays to align with unit needs and onboarding
- Ongoing assignment support and coordination through the staffing team
- Clear path for the 26-week assignment with dedicated supervision and clinical support
- Comprehensive onboarding to ensure Epic access and OR readiness
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
- Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
- Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
- Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
