Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Burlington, Vermont.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Surgical Technologist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 14 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 10 hours, days, evenings
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: This is an Operating Room Open Heart (OR OH) position located at a large, teaching hospital. The role involves working in a dynamic surgical environment with a focus on cardiovascular procedures, requiring flexibility across different shifts and operational needs. The candidate must be adaptable to the facility's scheduling and operational protocols to support complex cardiac surgeries.
Job Details:
Schedule: Rotating day and evening shifts, with 10 hours per shift and a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Certifications include American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); at least 2 years of operating room (OR) experience; prior travel experience; large, teaching hospital experience; recent Level 1 trauma experience within the last year; at least 1 year of work experience in relevant setting; CV Technicians must have experience in single scrub capacity in cardiovascular (CT) cases.
Preferred Qualifications: CNOR certification.
Additional Information:
Floating is not required but call as needed and working weekends are expected.
Candidates must work 2 out of 4 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve, and New Years Day.
All employment gaps over 90 days must be explained.
Complete work history information (bed count, electronic medical record (EMR) system, facility type, etc.) must be provided to submit application.
This role is scheduled Monday through Sunday with no block schedules.
Bi-weekly orientations are held on Mondays.
Reliable personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended due to limited public transportation. Vehicles should be equipped with all-season or snow tires during November through April.
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
Posted Date: 2026-09-17
Cross Country Job ID #1304233. 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: Operating Room Tech / 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
Cardiac Surgeryunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Public Transportunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Rentalsunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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