Operating Room Registered Nurse OR RN in Kansas City, MO

Company Description Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) Kansas City, MO Employment Type, Schedule, Pay • Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent • Shifts Available: • Days: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM • Nights: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM • Hourly Pay Range: $34.00 - $48.00/hour (based on experience) • Shift Differential: +$4.00/hour (nights and weekends) • Sign-On Bonus: Up to $20,000 • Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis Overview We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) to join a fast-paced acute care surgical environment in Kansas City, Missouri . This role is ideal for perioperative nurses with circulating and/or scrub experience who thrive in high-acuity settings and value teamwork, precision, and patient safety. The OR RN plays a critical role in ensuring safe surgical care across a broad range of procedures. Responsibilities • Assess patients prior to surgery and provide perioperative education to patients and families • Prepare patients for surgery, including IV therapy, medications, and surgical site verification • Participate in surgical briefings, time-outs, and debriefings in accordance with universal protocols • Circulate and/or scrub for surgical procedures as assigned • Monitor patient condition throughout procedures and respond to emergent situations • Maintain accurate, timely documentation of patient care and intraoperative events • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and nursing colleagues • Apply evidence-based practices to support quality outcomes and patient safety Qualifications Required • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Missouri or compact eligible) • 1+ year of recent Operating Room RN experience (scrub and/or circulating) • Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA) within 30 days of hire • Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment Preferred • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) • Experience across multiple surgical specialties Additional Information Compensation & Benefits • Competitive hourly pay with shift differentials • Generous sign-on bonus program • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance • Paid time off and paid family leave programs • Retirement plan with employer match • Tuition assistance and professional development support • Predictable scheduling with posted schedules in advance Ideal For • Experienced OR RNs seeking day or night shift flexibility • Perioperative nurses looking for strong surgical volume and case variety • Nurses who value collaboration, safety, and professional growth Keywords Operating Room RN, OR Nurse, Perioperative RN, Surgical Services Nurse, Scrub Nurse, Circulating Nurse • KansasCityMOJobs #ORNurseJobs #PerioperativeRN #SurgicalServicesRN #MissouriNursingJobs