University of Vermont Health Network·Burlington, Vermont
As a nurse in the Operating Room at The University of Vermont Medical Center, you will be working in a level 1 trauma center supporting all service lines within the OR. Nurses collaborate within the atmosphere and may join specialty teams like heart, ortho, or neuro, utilizing technology such as Davinci robots.
Min $39.42 Mid $52.02 Max $64.62 Recruiter: Meagan Eastman Unit Description: As an Operating Room RN at The University of Vermont Medical Center, Vermont’s only Level I Trauma Center, you will circulate and scrub across a full range of high-acuity surgical cases including trauma, cardiac, neuro, orthopedics, and robotic-assisted (Da Vinci) procedures. This is a highly collaborative, patient-centered perioperative environment where OR nurses work in true partnership with engaged surgeons, a strong intraoperative support team, and visible, available leadership (support readily accessible throughout the day). We emphasize a team-based OR culture focused on patient-centered care, efficient communication, and shared accountability in the surgical environment. We offer flexible scheduling (8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts), safe staffing with reliable break coverage, and reasonable call expectations, with opportunities for specialty alignment and continued professional growth in a high-acuity OR setting. Prior Operating Room nursing experience required. On-call: Required Incentives: Candidates may be eligible for up to a $20K RN Sign-On Bonus for full-time (pro-rated for part time). This is a bargaining union position. The University of Vermont Medical Center is committed to being a national model for the delivery of high-quality academic health care for a rural region. The University of Vermont Medical Center will continue to ensure that individuals are employed, and that employees are treated during candidacy and employment, without regard to their sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law in all employment practices as follows: Employment decisions at The University of Vermont Medical Center are based on legitimate job-related criteria. All personnel actions or programs that affect qualified individuals, such as employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising, termination, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, are made without discrimination based upon the individual’s sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law. UVMHealth.org/MedCenter The UVM Medical Center Blog EEO is the law.
Prior Operating Room experience is required for this position. The role is part-time, involves 10-hour day/evening shifts, and mandates being on-call.
Market context
Operating room RN openings in Vermont are often driven by hospital surgical schedules, with employers looking for nurses who can adapt quickly in a fast-paced perioperative setting. These roles can be competitive because OR teams value current Vermont RN licensure, prior experience, and readiness to work closely with surgeons and anesthesia staff. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then highlight any perioperative exposure and your availability for training in your application.