American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Berlin, Vermont.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 16 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
- Length: 16 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced OR RN for a surgical services position requiring strong ortho, eye, and general circulating/scrub skills along with recent Epic experience.
Details
- Operating Room unit within a 5-suite surgical services department
- 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Role includes both circulating and scrubbing responsibilities
- Primary service lines include orthopedic total joints and sports medicine, minor orthopedic traumas, cataracts, general cases, podiatry, urology, gynecological, and cardiology (pacemaker insertions)
- Patient population includes adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
- Schedule is Monday through Friday with 8 or 10 hour day shifts and 8 hour evening shifts
- Must be flexible with schedule including a set rotating day off
- Call requirements include one weekend rotation every 5 weeks (Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday) plus one weekday evening call shift per week
- Evening shift staff are not required to take weekday call
- Holiday coverage required on a rotation basis with existing staff
- Documentation via Epic EMR
- Medication system is a blend of Pyxis and med room
- Uses Baxter IV pumps and MindRay monitors
- No floating required
Requirements
- Active VT or compact RN license
- AHA BLS and AHA ACLS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of clinical experience required
- Minimum 2 years of experience in OR specialty required
- Must be strong in orthopedic and eye service lines, along with general, GYN, and minimal eye cases
- Scrub experience highly preferred; strong circulator experience will be accepted
- Epic experience within the past 2 years is required and nonnegotiable
- Must be willing to circulate C-sections (training provided)
Additional Information
- Facility is not a trauma center and not a teaching hospital
- Ancillary support includes OR assistants and a surgery scheduler
- Advanced practice support on the unit includes RNFAs and CRNAs
- Respiratory and anesthesia support available 24/7, with anesthesia managing ventilators
- 3 days of orientation provided with bi-weekly orientation start dates and no block scheduling allowed
- Hospital-provided scrubs required along with OR-dedicated shoes
- No jewelry permitted; nail polish must be freshly applied and not chipping
- Facial hair must be trimmed and well managed, with surgical attire required
- Public transportation is not accessible in this area, so reliable personal transportation is strongly recommended
- Vehicles should be equipped with all-season or snow tires during November through April
- Local candidates are welcome to apply
- Radius-based pay rate is available for candidates within 50-100 miles
- Candidates without Vermont licensure will be considered
American Traveler Job ID #P-787674. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.