Operating Room Registered Nurse - ORRN 0211 NS#08


Healthcare - MO - Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, Missouri
Locations: Kansas City, Blue Springs, Greenwood, Independence
Posted On: February 11, 2026
Last Day to Apply: February 25, 2026
Pay: $34.00 to $48.00 per hour

Job Title: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)

Location: Kansas City, MO
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Shifts:

  • Days: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

  • Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM


Compensation & Incentives

  • Hourly Pay Range: $34.00 – $48.00 (18+ years of experience considered for top rate)

  • Shift Differential: $4.00/hr (Nights & Weekends)

  • Sign-On Bonus: $20,000

  • Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis


Facility Overview

A large, full-service acute care hospital in the Kansas City metro area is seeking experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses to join its surgical services team. The facility offers a comprehensive range of specialty services and is part of a multi-hospital healthcare system committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.


Position Summary

The Operating Room Registered Nurse provides direct perioperative nursing care in a fast-paced surgical environment. This role requires strong scrub and/or circulating experience and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the surgical and anesthesia teams.


Department Highlights

  • Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance

  • Collaborative and respectful surgical team culture

  • Ongoing investment in advanced surgical technology and patient safety tools

  • Leadership rounding to encourage staff feedback and process improvement

  • Dedicated call team (no routine call required for this role)


Key Responsibilities

  • Assess and prepare patients for surgical procedures

  • Educate patients and families on perioperative expectations

  • Initiate IV therapy, administer medications, and verify surgical sites

  • Participate in surgical time-outs, briefings, and debriefings

  • Recognize and respond to intraoperative emergencies

  • Deliver evidence-based, patient-centered perioperative care

  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary teams

  • Monitor patient condition and document all care provided

  • Apply strong clinical judgment, technical skills, and patient safety practices


Qualifications

Required:

  • Minimum 1 year of recent Operating Room RN experience (scrub and/or circulating)

  • Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Missouri or compact)

  • RN Diploma required

  • BLS certification required within 30 days of hire


Benefits

The organization offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (including prescription and behavioral health coverage)

  • Free telemedicine services and medical transportation

  • 401(k) with employer match based on years of service

  • Employee stock purchase program

  • Tuition reimbursement and certification support

  • Fertility and adoption assistance

  • Paid time off and paid family leave

  • Short- and long-term disability coverage

  • Employee assistance and wellness programs

For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.

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.

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