Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
Kansas City, MO
Employment Type, Schedule, Pay
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shifts Available:
Days: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Hourly Pay Range: $34.00 – $48.00/hour (based on experience)
Shift Differential: +$4.00/hour (nights and weekends)
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $20,000
Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) to join a fast-paced acute care surgical environment in Kansas City, Missouri .
This role is ideal for perioperative nurses with circulating and/or scrub experience who thrive in high-acuity settings and value teamwork, precision, and patient safety. The OR RN plays a critical role in ensuring safe surgical care across a broad range of procedures.
Responsibilities
Assess patients prior to surgery and provide perioperative education to patients and families
Prepare patients for surgery, including IV therapy, medications, and surgical site verification
Participate in surgical briefings, time-outs, and debriefings in accordance with universal protocols
Circulate and/or scrub for surgical procedures as assigned
Monitor patient condition throughout procedures and respond to emergent situations
Maintain accurate, timely documentation of patient care and intraoperative events
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and nursing colleagues
Apply evidence-based practices to support quality outcomes and patient safety
Required
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Missouri or compact eligible)
1+ year of recent Operating Room RN experience (scrub and/or circulating)
Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA) within 30 days of hire
Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment
Preferred
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Experience across multiple surgical specialties
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive hourly pay with shift differentials
Generous sign-on bonus program
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and paid family leave programs
Retirement plan with employer match
Tuition assistance and professional development support
Predictable scheduling with posted schedules in advance
Ideal For
Experienced OR RNs seeking day or night shift flexibility
Perioperative nurses looking for strong surgical volume and case variety
Nurses who value collaboration, safety, and professional growth
Keywords
Operating Room RN, OR Nurse, Perioperative RN, Surgical Services Nurse, Scrub Nurse, Circulating Nurse
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