Registered Nurse - Operating Room - Outpatient Surgery

About the role

This position operates within the Operating Room at The University of Vermont Medical Center, Vermont's only Level I Trauma Center. It is a collaborative, patient-centered environment where OR nurses work closely with surgeons, a supportive team, and available leadership.

Responsibilities

• Circulate and scrub across a broad range of surgical cases.
• Collaborate with surgeons and a supportive team to provide patient-centered care.
• Communicate efficiently and share accountability in the surgical environment.
• Work in a flexible schedule with options for 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts.
• Enjoy safe staffing with reliable break coverage and reasonable call expectations.
• Have opportunities for specialty alignment and professional growth in a high-acuity OR setting.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont.
• ADN required, BSN preferred.
• Appropriate experience in specific clinical areas, varying by unit.

Qualifications

• Prior Operating Room Nursing Experience Required.
• On-call: Required.

Benefits

• Safe staffing with reliable break coverage.
• Reasonable call expectations.
• Opportunities for specialty alignment and continued professional growth.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Efficient problem-solving.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Pay

Variates based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Variates based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Retail Retirement Benefits (403b).
• Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term).
• Paid time off.

Total Rewards Package

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Ensuring nurses are truly happy and valued.
• Structured preceptorships and continuing education.
• Great patient ratios.
• A team culture focused on safety and patient care.
• Investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment.
• Nurses have a voice through shared governance.

About the Area

Burlington, located in the cultural hub of Vermont, offers a wide array of amenities including the best small city experiences, top-notch skiing and riding, and diverse entertainment options. Burlington is designated as the "Healthiest City in the USA" by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ranking highly in exercise and low in obesity, diabetes, and other health indicators. Moving to Vermont is made easier with exciting signing incentives and relocation assistance.