Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Kansas City, MOEmployment Type: Full-Time Available Shifts:Days: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PMNights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AMCompensation: $34.00 – $48.00/hour Shift Differential: +$4.00/hour Nights & Weekends Sign-On Bonus: Available on a Case-by-Case Basis Relocation Assistance: Available on a Case-by-Case BasisOverviewA large Level I Trauma Center in Kansas City is seeking experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses (OR RNs) to join a high-acuity surgical services team supporting a broad range of specialty procedures within a fast-paced perioperative environment.This role is ideal for OR nurses who thrive in collaborative surgical settings, value predictable scheduling flexibility, and want exposure to complex surgical cases within a major acute care hospital system.The department emphasizes staff collaboration, workflow efficiency, leadership visibility, and ongoing investment in surgical technology and operating room resources.Department Highlights585+ bed acute care hospitalLevel I Trauma CenterSelf/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advanceDedicated on-call coverage staffContinuous investment in OR equipment and workflow efficiencyCollaborative perioperative team environmentLeadership rounding and staff engagement initiativesResponsibilitiesAssess and prepare patients prior to surgical proceduresProvide perioperative education and support to patients and familiesAdminister preoperative medications, IV therapy, and surgical preparationParticipate in surgical site verification, procedural time-outs, and universal safety protocolsMonitor patient condition throughout perioperative care and respond to emergencies appropriatelyCollaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary teamsDeliver high-quality, patient-centered perioperative nursing careMaintain accurate clinical documentation and monitor patient outcomes throughout surgical proceduresQualificationsRequiredActive RN licenseMinimum 1 year of recent OR RN experienceScrub and circulating experienceBLS certification within 30 days of hireStrong critical thinking and surgical workflow management skillsPreferredExperience within trauma or high-volume surgical programsStrong adaptability within fast-paced perioperative environmentsPrior experience across multiple surgical specialtiesCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive hourly compensationNight and weekend shift differentialsSign-on bonus potentialRelocation assistance availableComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) with company matchEmployee Stock Purchase PlanPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid family leave eligibilityTuition assistance and certification supportEmployee wellness and mental health resourcesCareer advancement opportunities within surgical servicesIdeal ForThis role is ideal for experienced OR nurses seeking trauma center exposure, strong surgical team collaboration, and predictable scheduling flexibility within a large acute care surgical environment.Operating Room RN, OR Nurse, Perioperative RN, Surgical Services RN, Circulating Nurse, Scrub Nurse, Trauma OR RN, Kansas City Nursing Jobs, Surgical RN Careers, Operating Room Nursing