Planet Healthcare is hiring: OR | RN in Burlington

Locum Tenens Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Burlington, Vermont. Advance your nursing career with a rewarding locum tenens Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) travel assignment in Burlington, Vermont (05401). This top-tier Vermont healthcare job offers the chance to work at a Level 1 Trauma Center while enjoying Burlington’s vibrant arts scene, scenic Lake Champlain, and exceptional quality of life for healthcare professionals.

Key Job Details – OR RN Travel Assignment

• Job Title: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Locum Tenens
• Location: Burlington, VT 05401 (Vermont nursing jobs)
• Assignment Length: 16 weeks (potential extension up to 32 weeks)
• Employment Type: Locum tenens, Travel Nursing Contract
• Healthcare Setting: Level 1 Trauma Center, Operating Room
• Shifts: Day (07:00 - 17:00) or Night (17:00 - 03:00), 4x10-hour shifts/week
• Weekend/Call: 1 weekend shift per 4-week block (12 hours); call required 1 day/week and 1 weekend/month
• Start Date: October 20, 2025
• End Date: February 9, 2026
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2,640 - $2,710

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (pending Vermont RN licenses considered case by case)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience in a large Level 1 Trauma Center
• Prior travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers)
• EPIC charting system experience within the past 2 years (required)
• Proficient in both circulating and scrubbing in the OR (skills checklists required)
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS (American Heart Association preferred)
• COVID-19 vaccine required (no exemptions); Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Reliable personal or rental vehicle required; must be equipped for Vermont winter conditions (November–April)

OR RN Responsibilities

• Circulate and scrub for a variety of surgical specialties: General Surgery, Orthopedics (including sports medicine), Neurosurgery, Cardiovascular/Open Heart (circulate only), ENT, Oncology, GYN, Urology, Dental, Plastics, Trauma, Transplant, Acute Care, and more
• Utilize advanced surgical technology including Da Vinci and MAKO robotics
• Deliver patient care across all age groups: neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, Pharmacy, Interpretation Services, Transportation, Unit Secretary)
• Participate in weekend and holiday coverage (must work 2 out of 4 major holidays if scheduled)
• Ensure compliance with facility documentation and orientation requirements
• Demonstrate flexibility with scheduling (no block schedules)

Join our healthcare team in Burlington, Vermont, and make a meaningful impact as an Operating Room Registered Nurse. Take advantage of this exceptional travel nursing job in Vermont’s leading trauma center.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.