Job Opportunity – Operating Room Circulator (General Surgery) – Vermont
Start Date: November 23, 2026
Location: Springfield, Vermont
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Full-time assignment with on-call requirements including 10 call shifts per month (Monday-Thursday 3:30pm-7am, plus 1 weekend per month Friday-Monday). Holiday coverage required across Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's blocks as scheduled.
Highlights:
- Circulate for a diverse range of general surgical procedures including laparoscopic and open techniques
- Support both elective and urgent/emergent surgical cases including appendectomies, hernia repairs, and oncologic procedures
- Work with advanced surgical services including endoscopy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, bowel obstruction repairs, and complex soft tissue procedures
- Strong emphasis on orthopedic and general surgery case mix in a hospital-based OR setting
- 13-week travel assignment with potential for extension
- Limited requested time off available (maximum 5 days; must be submitted at time of application)
Requirements:
- Active Vermont RN license or Compact state license (must be uploaded with application)
- Minimum 2+ years of current OR circulating experience in a hospital setting
- Strong orthopedic circulating experience required
- Minimum 3 months of travel experience required
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification
- Current Operating Room skills checklist (within 1 year)
- One supervisory signed reference from within the past two years
- Reliable personal vehicle for transportation
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers experienced OR nurses the chance to work with a comprehensive general surgery program that handles everything from routine laparoscopic procedures to complex oncologic and trauma cases. You'll be part of a surgical team committed to providing critical care services to the community, with opportunities to refine your skills across a broad surgical case mix while enjoying the beauty and lifestyle of Vermont.