Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)

Texas Nursing Services•Kansas City, MO

11d•$34 - $48

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Experience across multiple surgical specialties

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