Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)

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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