Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Job Title: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
Specialty: Operating Room (OR)
Job Summary:
The OR Registered Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered surgical care in a fast-paced operating room environment. This role is responsible for patient preparation, intraoperative support, and post-procedure documentation while collaborating with an interdisciplinary surgical team. The OR RN plays a critical role in ensuring patient safety, adherence to surgical protocols, and efficient workflow throughout the perioperative process.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate patients prior to surgery and assess readiness for procedures
- Educate patients and families on surgical procedures and perioperative expectations
- Prepare patients for surgery, including IV therapy, medication administration, and site verification
- Participate in surgical safety protocols including time-outs, briefings, and debriefings
- Assist during surgical procedures as a scrub and/or circulating nurse
- Monitor patient status during procedures and respond to emergencies as needed
- Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care and ensure adherence to best practices
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical techs, and interdisciplinary team members
- Document patient conditions, care provided, and any changes throughout the surgical process
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and workflow efficiency in the OR
Requirements:
- Minimum 1+ year of recent OR RN experience (scrub and/or circulating required)
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing required
- BLS certification required within 30 days of hire
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced surgical environment
Schedule:
- Days: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Setting:
- Acute care hospital
- Large, 585+ bed facility
- Level I trauma center
- Full-service surgical and specialty programs including cardiovascular, orthopedic, and stroke care
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Prescription, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition assistance and student loan support
- Paid time off and family leave programs
- Life, disability, and supplemental insurance options
- Employee wellness and counseling resources
- Childcare, eldercare, and lifestyle support services
- Discounts and financial planning resources
- Adoption assistance and fertility benefits