Operating Room Registered Nurse Full Time - ORRNJM

Job Title: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Position Type: Full-Time | Days (7a–7p) or Nights (7p–7a)

Compensation & Additional Details

• Salary Range: $34.00 – $48.00 per hour
  (Maximum rate considered for candidates with 18+ years of experience)

• Shift Differential: $4.00/hour for nights and weekends

• Sign-On Bonus: $20,000

• Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case basis

• Recruitment Fee: 20%

Position Overview

A Trauma Center in the Kansas City metro area is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) to join its dynamic perioperative team.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity surgical environment with strong interdisciplinary collaboration. The OR RN will provide safe, patient-centered care across a wide variety of surgical specialties while supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence in the Operating Room.

Facility Overview (Client Name Confidential)

This full-service acute care hospital offers comprehensive specialty services including Level I Trauma, Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center, Orthopedics, Women’s Services, Cardiovascular programs, and advanced surgical care. The hospital is part of a large regional healthcare network serving the Kansas City area.

Unit & Culture Highlights

• Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance

• Collaborative and respectful surgical team culture

• Ongoing investment in advanced surgical equipment and technology

• Leadership rounding to promote communication and workflow improvements

• No routine on-call requirement (dedicated call team in place)

• Reports to: OR Manager

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.

• Provide patient and family education regarding procedures and perioperative care.

• Prepare patients for surgery including IV therapy, medication administration, and surgical site verification.

• Participate in time-outs, briefings, debriefings, and universal protocol compliance.

• Monitor patients intraoperatively and respond to emergencies as needed.

• Deliver evidence-based, high-quality patient-centered care.

• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary team members.

• Accurately assess, document, and communicate changes in patient condition.

Required Qualifications

• 1+ year of recent OR RN experience (Scrub and/or Circulating experience required)

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Diploma, ADN, or BSN)

• Current Missouri RN license or multistate compact license

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong OR experience in a fast-paced surgical environment

• Ability to prioritize and adapt in high-acuity situations

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

• Professional, dependable, and patient-focused

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with employer match

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• Tuition assistance and certification support

• Paid time off and leave programs

• Wellness and employee assistance programs

• Additional voluntary benefits and financial planning resources

For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.