Travel Registered Nurse OR Job
Take the next step in your OR nursing career with a dynamic travel opportunity as a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room, based in Burlington, Vermont. This is more than a contract—it’s a chance to shape outcomes in high-stakes environments while experiencing the beauty and pace of a city perched on the edge of Lake Champlain. Imagine collaborating with top surgeons, supporting patients from pre-op through recovery, and refining your skills alongside a multidisciplinary team. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel the difference a dedicated travel program can make, delivering compassionate, precise care in moments that matter. And when you’re ready to explore beyond Burlington, our nationwide network opens doors to diverse facilities and case mixes across the United States, enriching your career with breadth and resilience. Nestled in a state famed for its natural splendor, Vermont invites you to enjoy outdoor adventures year-round—from the tranquil shores of the lake to the emerald trails of the Green Mountains. In fall, foliage sets the hills alight in golds and reds; winter brings powdery slopes just a short drive away; spring and summer offer scenic lakeside strolls, vibrant farmers’ markets, and a welcoming community that celebrates craft beverages, food, and local culture. Burlington’s waterfront, vibrant downtown, and proximity to outdoor escapes provide a rich backdrop for professional focus and personal well-being.
Location benefits extend beyond Vermont’s charm. Working in Burlington means engaging with a community known for stability, patient-centric care, and teamwork that makes complex procedures feel seamless. You’ll have the chance to join a network that values flexibility, while also presenting the option to extend your assignment or transition to other locations nationwide. This combination offers you stability within a flexible framework—an ideal blend for developing expertise in a fast-paced OR setting while exploring the country when you’re ready.
Role specifics and benefits are designed to support your craft and your lifestyle. As an OR RN, you’ll scrub in and assist with a broad range of surgical specialties, maintaining sterile technique, instrument counts, and patient safety from anesthesia induction to recovery room hand-off. You’ll collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, circulating nurses, and perioperative teams to optimize case flow, anticipate needs, and minimize time to discharge. Your responsibilities include patient assessment in pre-op, monitoring intraoperative status, managing equipment and supplies, and contributing to post-op documentation and recovery protocols. This role offers ongoing opportunities for professional growth within the OR specialty, including exposure to advanced instrumentation, minimally invasive techniques, and perioperative quality initiatives. You’ll benefit from a comprehensive package that supports your success: a competitive weekly pay range of $2,668 to $2,752, with a contract beginning December 15, 2025. While guaranteed hours are not set, you’ll find predictable scheduling and proactive time management support from a dedicated travel team. Housing assistance or furnished accommodations help ease relocation, and a sign-on or performance-based bonus recognizes your expertise from day one. We also offer contract extensions—an important path to longer-term opportunities within the same team or across the network—so your momentum can continue uninterrupted. Our 24/7 support line is always available as you travel with the company, ensuring help is just a call away for credentialing, shift changes, or clinical questions.
Company values center on empowering you to advance your career in a supportive, inclusive environment. We’re committed to your professional development, offering mentorship, ongoing education, and access to resources that help you stay at the forefront of perioperative care. The culture is collaborative, with a focus on patient outcomes, safety, and continuous improvement. You’ll join colleagues who respect your expertise, celebrate your contributions, and foster a sense of belonging as you broaden your own horizons through diverse assignments and communities.
If you’re ready to bring your OR expertise to a setting that honors your skill, you’ll find Burlington to be an inspiring place to work and grow. The opportunity to work across locations nationwide provides you with variety in cases, relationships, and environments, while Burlington offers the grounding you need—the scenic backdrop, a thriving local scene, and a community that values teamwork and high-quality care. This is your moment to impact lives, refine your practice, and enjoy a balanced, enriching travel experience in one of New England’s most inviting regions. Ready to apply? Join a company that prioritizes your development, supports your ambitions, and respects the vital role you play in perioperative success. Your next OR case, your next community, and your next level of clinical leadership await.
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.
TLC Nursing is anationwide healthcare staffing agency that provides high-quality, dependable healthcare professionals to hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and home health organizations across the United States. Built on the values of trust, reliability, integrity, and exceptional patient care, TLC Nursing has become a preferred partner for facilities looking for consistent and compassionate clinical support.
We place Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Allied Health professionals, Travel Healthcare Workers, and more. Through a people-first approach and deep industry expertise, we match the right clinicians to the right opportunities while supporting them throughout their entire assignment.
Shift Shield — Industry-Exclusive Protection
TLC Nursing is the only company in the healthcare staffing industry to offer Shift Shield — a program designed to protect clinicians from preventable assignment disruptions and ensure they are compensated fairly when facilities cancel shifts unexpectedly.
Shift Shield provides:
- Guaranteed compensation for last-minute or preventable facility-driven cancellations
- Protection against income loss, giving clinicians peace of mind
- A consistent and fair work experience, unmatched by competitors
- Increased transparency between TLC Nursing, clinicians, and facilities
This unique program demonstrates TLC Nursing’s commitment to putting healthcare workers first and creating a more stable, predictable staffing experience.
Why Healthcare Professionals and Facilities Choose TLC Nursing
✓ Proven Industry Expertise
More than two decades of staffing experience with a strong understanding of travel contracts, compliance, credentialing, and rapid deployment.
✓ Highest Standards of Quality & Compliance
We follow rigorous screening processes to ensure each clinician meets all state, federal, and facility-specific requirements.
✓ Premium Support for Clinicians
Dedicated recruiters, 24/7 availability, and a supportive approach that focuses on communication, transparency, and long-term relationships.
✓ Nationwide Coverage
Staffing solutions in all 50 states, including travel contracts, per-diem, local contracts, permanent placements, and crisis response.
Mission Statement
To enhance the delivery of patient care by connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with the facilities that need them most — while providing unmatched support, protection, and reliability through programs like Shift Shield.
Next Steps
Thank you for choosing TLC Nursing for your next travel assignment. Let’s expedite your submission to the job of your liking by completing your professional profile on our iTraveler app. We invite you to download our iTraveler app from the App Store or Google Play to simplify your travel nursing journey. The iTraveler app streamlines your experience, providing access to job listings, schedules, and important updates at your fingertips. Stay connected with TLC Nursing and take control of your healthcare career with the iTraveler app. We highly recommend our applicants install the iTraveler app along with completing their professional profile and uploading the following documents:
- Resume
- Active BLS
- COVID Vaccination Card
- Two Professional References
- Skills checklist
- Your Professional License
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So, WHY choose to travel with TLC Nursing?
TLC Nursing is your destination for boutique healthcare jobs, whether it is Travel, Local, Per Diem, or Permanent Placement. TLC Nursing is your trusted career partner. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and development. At TLC Nursing, we’re not just a staffing agency but a healthcare family dedicated to positively impacting our community. Join a dynamic team and become part of a caring community that values your skills, dedication, and contributions.
Why Join TLC Nursing?
TLC Nursing has the best and the highest-paying travel RN, travel LPN, and travel Allied jobs. Discover rewarding careers in travel nursing with TLC Nursing, a nurse-owned and operated travel nursing agency. Our wide range of job listings includes travel nursing jobs, travel allied jobs, travel RN jobs, and travel LPN jobs.
Competitive Compensation: Earn the best weekly rates on your assignment. We will beat any offer for the same open position.
Diverse Work Settings: You will experience diverse environments such as acute care, long-term care, schools, clinics, summer camps, and prisons.
Guaranteed Hours: Secure a consistent 36 or 40-hour workweek with opportunities for overtime.
Benefits:
Your Wellbeing Matters: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
25K Life Insurance on day one!
401 (k) with a matching contribution.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Immediate availability of Aflac for your purchase.
Stay Comfortable: Opt for our fully furnished housing, including utilities, or choose a housing stipend.
Unlimited referral bonus!
Access to unlimited continuing education units online.
We are proudly a Nurse-owned and operated travel nurse and travel healthcare staffing agency!
Vermont Business Magazine voted us The Best Staffing Agency in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2017!
TLC Nursing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.