Travel Registered Nurse OR Job
Middlebury, VT
Contracted
Porter Medical Center
Mid Level
Step into the operating room as a Registered Nurse with a focus on the OR, and become a vital part of high-stakes surgical teams that transform patient outcomes every day. This invigorating travel opportunity is designed for talented perioperative nurses who thrive in fast-paced environments, value precise teamwork, and are driven to elevate patient safety from pre-op through recovery. As you enter Middlebury, Vermont, you’ll experience a community that honors craft, compassion, and collaboration, all while expanding your clinical horizons across a variety of settings and locations within the United States. You’ll have the chance to shape perioperative care in diverse procedural areas—from general and orthopedic to specialty surgeries—while building a flexible career that adapts to your professional goals and personal interests. Start date is 12/17/2025, welcoming you into a multi-week assignment that prioritizes your growth and your ability to impact patient lives. And for those who dream of pristine seasons and vibrant landscapes, Vermont offers a unique backdrop—rolling Green Mountains, picturesque countryside, charming towns, and outdoor adventures that complement the demanding rhythm of perioperative work.
Location benefits extend beyond the OR. In Middlebury, you’ll join a welcoming community that values work-life balance, local culture, and opportunities to unwind after shifts with easy access to nature trails, scenic drives, and a vibrant downtown scene. The program also provides the flexibility to work in additional locations across the U.S., enabling you to broaden your professional experience, encounter diverse patient populations, and refine your surgical nursing skills under varying institutional practices. Whether you wander to a coastal city for a week or remain closer to home for a regional assignment, you’ll enjoy the advantages of residency-like support while maintaining clinical autonomy and growth opportunities. Alongside the beauty of Vermont, you’ll discover a pathway to broadened expertise through exposure to different OR environments, instrumentation, procedures, and team dynamics, all while keeping your adaptability sharp and your clinical confidence high.
Role specifics and benefits: As the OR RN on this journey, your primary responsibilities will include circulating and scrub responsibilities, ensuring sterile technique and instrument integrity, performing thorough pre-op checks, coordinating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff, and maintaining patient safety and comfort throughout the surgical process. You’ll manage instrumentation, anticipate needs for complex procedures, document care accurately, and participate in post-anesthesia recovery plans. The position offers tangible opportunities for professional growth within the operating room specialty—advancing your knowledge of surgical technologies, refining critical thinking under pressure, and developing leadership skills in team-based settings. You’ll have access to a competitive benefits package that includes a signing bonus opportunity, housing assistance to ease relocation logistics, and extension opportunities that recognize your performance and commitment. We provide comprehensive support designed to keep you thriving on the road, including 24/7 assistance from our dedicated travel team, ready to resolve any challenge that arises while you’re away from home. It’s a chance to focus on excellence in patient care while knowing a reliable network is backing you at every step of your journey.
Compensation and scheduling: This assignment features a weekly pay range of $2,535 to $2,733, with the current framework indicating no guaranteed hours (0.0). While these figures provide a strong baseline for budgeting, please note that the hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. The program is structured to accommodate a multi-week duration, with flexibility to extend based on clinical performance, departmental needs, and your professional goals, ensuring you can maximize learning, build confidence, and cultivate long-term relationships within the surgical staffing landscape.
Company values: Our organization is built on empowering frontline clinicians, fostering a culture of continuous career advancement, and maintaining a supportive work environment where every team member can thrive. We’re committed to nurturing your professional development by pairing you with experienced mentors, providing access to ongoing education, and encouraging autonomy within a collaborative framework. You’ll be part of a community that honors your expertise, listens to your ideas, and invests in your success—so you can deliver exceptional perioperative care while pursuing a fulfilling, resilient career.
Call to action: If you’re ready to elevate your perioperative practice, seize this exciting opportunity to join a company that values your contribution and supports your growth. Apply now to begin a journey that blends clinical excellence, regional beauty, and nationwide opportunities, and let us help you chart a path where your skills shine and your career expands.
Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. There are no guaranteed hours for this assignment.
Location benefits extend beyond the OR. In Middlebury, you’ll join a welcoming community that values work-life balance, local culture, and opportunities to unwind after shifts with easy access to nature trails, scenic drives, and a vibrant downtown scene. The program also provides the flexibility to work in additional locations across the U.S., enabling you to broaden your professional experience, encounter diverse patient populations, and refine your surgical nursing skills under varying institutional practices. Whether you wander to a coastal city for a week or remain closer to home for a regional assignment, you’ll enjoy the advantages of residency-like support while maintaining clinical autonomy and growth opportunities. Alongside the beauty of Vermont, you’ll discover a pathway to broadened expertise through exposure to different OR environments, instrumentation, procedures, and team dynamics, all while keeping your adaptability sharp and your clinical confidence high.
Role specifics and benefits: As the OR RN on this journey, your primary responsibilities will include circulating and scrub responsibilities, ensuring sterile technique and instrument integrity, performing thorough pre-op checks, coordinating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff, and maintaining patient safety and comfort throughout the surgical process. You’ll manage instrumentation, anticipate needs for complex procedures, document care accurately, and participate in post-anesthesia recovery plans. The position offers tangible opportunities for professional growth within the operating room specialty—advancing your knowledge of surgical technologies, refining critical thinking under pressure, and developing leadership skills in team-based settings. You’ll have access to a competitive benefits package that includes a signing bonus opportunity, housing assistance to ease relocation logistics, and extension opportunities that recognize your performance and commitment. We provide comprehensive support designed to keep you thriving on the road, including 24/7 assistance from our dedicated travel team, ready to resolve any challenge that arises while you’re away from home. It’s a chance to focus on excellence in patient care while knowing a reliable network is backing you at every step of your journey.
Compensation and scheduling: This assignment features a weekly pay range of $2,535 to $2,733, with the current framework indicating no guaranteed hours (0.0). While these figures provide a strong baseline for budgeting, please note that the hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. The program is structured to accommodate a multi-week duration, with flexibility to extend based on clinical performance, departmental needs, and your professional goals, ensuring you can maximize learning, build confidence, and cultivate long-term relationships within the surgical staffing landscape.
Company values: Our organization is built on empowering frontline clinicians, fostering a culture of continuous career advancement, and maintaining a supportive work environment where every team member can thrive. We’re committed to nurturing your professional development by pairing you with experienced mentors, providing access to ongoing education, and encouraging autonomy within a collaborative framework. You’ll be part of a community that honors your expertise, listens to your ideas, and invests in your success—so you can deliver exceptional perioperative care while pursuing a fulfilling, resilient career.
Call to action: If you’re ready to elevate your perioperative practice, seize this exciting opportunity to join a company that values your contribution and supports your growth. Apply now to begin a journey that blends clinical excellence, regional beauty, and nationwide opportunities, and let us help you chart a path where your skills shine and your career expands.
Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. There are no guaranteed hours for this assignment.
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