OR RN - Operating Room Registered Nurse | $20K Sign-On

OR RN – Operating Room Registered Nurse | $20K Bonus + Shift Diff

Kansas City, MO

• Pay Range: $34–$48/hr. (based on experience) + Benefits
• Shift Differential: +$4/hr. for Nights & Weekends
• Sign-On Bonus: $20,000
• Relocation Assistance Available (case-by-case)

Schedule: Full-Time | Days or Nights Available

Shift Options

• Days: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Self/Preferential Scheduling Available
• Dedicated call team in place

Position Overview:

The Operating Room RN provides direct perioperative nursing care to surgical patients before, during, and after procedures. This role requires strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive pre-operative patient assessments
• Prepare patients for surgery, including IV therapy and pre-op medications
• Participate in surgical site verification, time-outs, and universal protocols
• Provide scrub and/or circulating support during surgical procedures
• Monitor patient condition throughout procedures and document all care provided
• Assist surgeons and surgical teams to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Respond appropriately to surgical emergencies and changes in patient condition
• Educate patients and families regarding procedures and post-operative care
• Maintain compliance with infection prevention and patient safety standards
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary surgical teams to optimize patient outcomes

Qualifications:

Required

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License (Missouri or Compact State)
• Minimum 1 year of recent OR RN experience
• Scrub and/or circulating experience required
• BLS Certification required within 30 days of hire
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)

Preferred

• Trauma OR experience
• Experience in fast-paced surgical environments
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Why Join Us?

• Work in a respected Level I Trauma Center
• Advanced surgical technology and equipment
• Collaborative and supportive OR leadership team
• Strong opportunities for career advancement
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Stable, permanent direct-hire opportunity