Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Job Title: Registered Nurse – Surgery (Operating Room)
Specialty: Operating Room / Perioperative Services
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse – Surgery (OR RN) provides high-quality, patient-centered perioperative care in a fast-paced surgical environment. This role is responsible for patient assessment, preparation, monitoring, education, and coordination throughout the surgical process. The OR RN collaborates closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe and effective patient care while adhering to evidence-based practices and hospital protocols.
Responsibilities:
Evaluate patients prior to surgery
Provide patient and family education regarding surgical procedures and the perioperative process
Prepare patients for surgery, including IV therapy, medication administration, and surgical site verification
Participate in surgical briefings, time-outs, debriefings, and universal protocol compliance
Recognize and respond appropriately to patient emergencies
Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care using evidence-based practices
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary teams
Assess and monitor patient condition throughout the perioperative experience
Document patient care and changes in condition accurately and thoroughly
Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and post-operative care
Requirements:
Minimum 1+ year of recent OR RN Scrub and/or Circulating experience REQUIRED
Acute care experience REQUIRED
Active Kansas RN License REQUIRED
Registered Nurse Diploma required
BLS (Basic Life Support) required within 30 days of hire
Strong critical thinking, clinical assessment, and communication skills
Schedule:
Full-Time
Days: 5 x 8-Hour Shifts (6:45 AM Start)
Nights: 3 x 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM Start)
On-Call Required (details discussed during recruiter interview)
Setting:
340+ bed acute care hospital
Level II Trauma Center
Accredited Stroke and Chest Pain Center
Operating Room performing Trauma, General Surgery, ENT, Orthopedic, Urology, GYN, Neuro, and other specialty cases
Approximately 500 surgical cases annually
Collaborative perioperative team environment
Position reports to OR Manager/Director
Part of HCA Midwest Health system
Benefits:
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement and education assistance
Employee stock purchase program
Wellness, counseling, and employee assistance programs
Professional development and certification support
Employee discount program