Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR) travel assignment in Kansas City, KS, United States. Start date 08/09/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $2,099–$2,195. Shift is 3x12-hour days. This is a hospital-based OR position requiring active licensure and current certification.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,099–$2,195 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour days
- Start date: 08/09/2026
- Setting: hospital operating room
- Floating: may float to all ORs within the department

Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain the OR environment for surgical cases, ensuring sterile technique and correct instrumentation.
- Assist the surgical team by passing instruments, maintaining counts, draping, positioning, and maintaining situational awareness throughout cases.
- Support various case types, including those involving DaVinci robotic platforms, large head-and-neck procedures, neuro spine, and exploratory laparotomy (ex-lap) cases.
- Coordinate with anesthesia and circulating staff to optimize patient safety, comfort, and timely turnover between cases.
- Document intraoperative events and ensure proper specimen labeling and handoffs to perioperative teams.
- Maintain readiness of equipment and supplies, manage room turnover, and comply with established policies and safety standards.

Requirements
- Active Kansas RN license
- AHA BLS certification
- 2+ years OR experience with Level 1 trauma exposure
- Strong scrub experience; familiarity with DaVinci robot cases, large head-and-neck cases, neuro spine, and ex-lap procedures
- Ability to float to all ORs within the service line
- On-call requirements: up to 6 shifts during the 13-week contract
- Orientation: onboarding includes Mon-Tues new employee orientation and Wed-Fri nursing orientation

Benefits and Support
- 13-week travel assignment with a 3x12-hour shift pattern
- Pre-employment orientation: 8-hour, no-bill orientation
- Credentialing due 1 week prior to start
- Nicotine-free facility
- Reliable pay cadence aligned with a travel program
- Ongoing recruiter and assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC

Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore other openings from Healthforce Healthcare LLC, visit to view additional RN-OR travel roles and related opportunities, and apply there as well.

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
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

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
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

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
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

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.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

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