Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) Manhattan, KS

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)

We are seeking an experienced and adaptable Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) to join a fast-paced, multi-specialty surgical team in Manhattan, Kansas.

In this role, you will provide perioperative nursing care across a variety of surgical specialties, with a strong emphasis on orthopedic procedures, total joint replacements, and sports medicine surgeries. The facility operates six surgical suites and performs approximately 20 surgeries daily, including Orthopedics, ENT, Gynecology, Spine, Urology, Cataracts, and General Surgery. Candidates must have previous orthopedic operating room experience, including familiarity with Zimmer and Arthrex instrumentation and equipment, and be comfortable supporting multiple surgical specialties throughout the day.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced OR RN who thrives in a high-volume, team-oriented surgical environment and enjoys working closely with surgeons and surgical technologists. The position offers flexible shift lengths, no required weekends, holidays, or on-call coverage, and the opportunity to work in a smaller, physician-owned surgical hospital where teamwork, efficiency, and versatility are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures across multiple specialties.
• Serve as a circulating Registered Nurse, coordinating patient care, maintaining operating room safety, and supporting the surgical team throughout procedures.
• Support orthopedic surgeries, including total joint replacements and sports medicine procedures, with familiarity in Zimmer and Arthrex instrumentation and equipment.
• Assist with surgical procedures across multiple specialties, including:
• Orthopedic Surgery and Total Joint Replacements
• Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Procedures
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Surgery
• Gynecologic Surgery
• Spine Surgery
• Urologic Surgery
• Cataract and Ophthalmologic Surgery
• General Surgery
• Complete perioperative nursing assessments, verify patient information, and ensure appropriate surgical preparation before procedures.
• Coordinate surgical time-outs, patient positioning, equipment readiness, and adherence to established surgical safety protocols.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other perioperative professionals to ensure safe and efficient patient care.
• Monitor patient safety throughout surgical procedures, including maintaining sterile technique, infection prevention practices, and accurate surgical counts.
• Prepare operating rooms, organize necessary surgical equipment and supplies, and assist with case setup.
• Pull surgical cases, perform terminal cleaning, and prepare operating rooms for subsequent procedures in the absence of a dedicated turnover or environmental services team.
• Float to the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) as needed to assist with instrument organization and departmental support.
• Maintain accurate and timely perioperative nursing documentation using Meditech Expanse.
• Provide care for both adult and pediatric surgical patients based on assigned procedures.
• Adapt to changing case assignments, surgical schedules, and specialty requirements throughout the day.
• Participate in additional departmental cross-training opportunities after completing the initial orientation, when available.
• Support operating room efficiency, case turnover, and teamwork in a high-volume surgical environment.
• Follow organizational policies, professional nursing standards, infection prevention protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Licensure: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kansas.
• Experience: Previous orthopedic operating room nursing experience required, particularly with total joint replacement and sports medicine procedures.
• Certifications:
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
• Orthopedic Knowledge: Experience supporting orthopedic procedures involving Zimmer and Arthrex instrumentation and equipment.
• Multi-Specialty Experience: Ability to provide perioperative nursing care across Orthopedics, ENT, Gynecology, Spine, Urology, Cataracts, and General Surgery.
• Clinical Skills: Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing, circulating responsibilities, sterile technique, surgical patient positioning, and operating room safety.
• Technical Skills: Ability to operate and coordinate surgical equipment, manage perioperative documentation, and support efficient surgical workflows.
• Operating Room Flexibility: Ability to transition between surgical specialties and adapt to changing case assignments throughout the day.
• Team Collaboration: Strong communication and teamwork skills when working with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Additional Responsibilities: Willingness to assist with surgical case preparation, operating room setup, terminal cleaning, and Sterile Processing Department support as needed.
• Physical and Infection Control Requirements: Must maintain short natural nails without artificial nails and refrain from wearing hand or arm jewelry in accordance with facility policy.
• Immunization Requirements: Must meet facility healthcare worker vaccination requirements or qualify for an applicable exemption. Influenza and COVID-19 vaccine exemptions may be permitted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a multi-specialty surgical hospital or high-volume operating room environment.
• Strong background in total joint replacements, orthopedic implants, and sports medicine procedures.
• Experience working with Zimmer and Arthrex orthopedic instrumentation, equipment, and implant systems.
• Familiarity with Meditech Expanse EMR.
• Experience providing perioperative nursing care for both adult and pediatric surgical patients.
• Previous experience supporting multiple surgical specialties within the same shift.
• Familiarity with Sterile Processing Department workflows, surgical instrument management, and operating room turnover processes.
• Experience working in a smaller, physician-owned surgical hospital where nurses participate in case preparation and departmental operations.
• Ability to independently prioritize patient care needs, anticipate surgical team requirements, and maintain efficiency during rapid case turnovers.