Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR) in Kansas City, KS. Start date 09/13/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment. Weekly pay range: $2,096–$2,168. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 3x12 Nights. This is a hospital-based OR assignment with in-person orientation and EPIC training as part of onboarding.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,096–$2,168
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12 Nights
- Start date: 09/13/2026
- Travel assignment in an OR unit

Responsibilities
- Provide perioperative nursing care in the operating room during procedures, including patient assessment, sterile technique, positioning, and monitoring.
- Support the surgical team and anesthesia providers; assist with draping, instrument counts, suctioning, and specimen handling.
- Ensure patient safety and comfort, maintain sterile fields, and manage intraoperative equipment and supplies.
- Monitor intraoperative patient status, respond to events, and document perioperative care in the medical record.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, circulating nurses, and other OR staff; participate in room turnover and adherence to infection control protocols.
- Float to all ORs as needed to support staffing and coverage.

Requirements
- Active RN license in Kansas or a compact state (KS or Compact RN)
- AHA BLS Certification
- Proficiency in one or more of the following OR specialties: ENT (trach/airways, head/neck flaps, ears, soft tissue cases), Neuro (burr holes, craniotomy), or surgical oncology (robotics)
- Education: Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Nursing; current, unrestricted RN
- Ability to work in an OR setting and float to all ORs as needed
- Experience: Level I trauma experience preferred; new graduates not accepted
- Credentials due 1 week prior to start; in-person orientation Mon/Tues with EPIC training offered Wed–Fri biweekly
- Nicotine-free facility policy observed

Benefits and Support
- Onboarding includes in-person orientation and EPIC training
- Credentialing coordination and document submission support
- Bi-weekly pay option available; weekly pay range specified
- Dedicated account manager assigned to the assignment
- Nicotine-free facility

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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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