Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Burlington, Vermont.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: CVOR
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 26 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days, evenings
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Operating Room (OR) Open Heart Nurse in a healthcare facility. This position involves providing specialized cardiac surgical care within a large, academic teaching hospital setting. The role requires flexibility to meet patient care needs across various OR suites and adherence to the institution's high standards and protocols.
Job Details
Position Description: Assignment for 16-26 weeks. Rates are tiered based on mileage measured by direct line, not driving distance.
Schedule: Rotating Day/Eve shifts, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Shift hours are from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM, including one or two weekly call shifts (from 7:00 PM to 7:15 AM), plus one full weekend of call every five weeks.
Required Qualifications: BLS certification, CNOR preferred, prior travel RN experience, SCRUB HEARTS certification, general nursing experience, at least 2 years of OR RN experience with recent cardiothoracic/open heart operative experience, experience with Epic electronic health record system from within the past 2 years, and experience working in large, academic, teaching hospitals.
Additional Information: IVS to OFFER. Workweek from Monday to Sunday. No block schedules. Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays. Must have reliable transportation. Vehicles should be equipped with all-season or snow tires during November through April.
Special Requirements: May be required to float to other OR suites (General, Ortho, Neuro, ENT, etc). If floated, circulating rather than scrubbing is expected.
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1308687. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room Open Heart
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Burlington, VT
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)unmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
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Operating Room Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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