Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) – Manhattan, KS

Next Move Healthcare•Manhattan, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Registered Nurse provides perioperative nursing care in a fast-paced, six-suite surgical hospital in Manhattan, Kansas, which performs approximately 20 surgeries per day. The role supports a range of specialties, including Orthopedics, ENT, Gynecology, Spine, Urology, Cataracts, and General Surgery, with a strong emphasis on orthopedic procedures, total joint replacements, and sports medicine. The nurse serves as a circulating RN and collaborates closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other perioperative professionals to provide safe and efficient patient care for adult and pediatric patients. The position requires previous orthopedic operating room experience, including familiarity with Zimmer and Arthrex instrumentation and equipment, and the ability to adapt to multiple specialties and changing case assignments. Duties also include operating room and case preparation, terminal cleaning, and support for the Sterile Processing Department as needed. The facility uses Meditech Expanse. This is a permanent, full-time role with Monday–Friday scheduling and available 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts. No weekends, worked holidays, or required on-call coverage are specified; voluntary after-hours callbacks may be available.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Kansas.
Previous orthopedic operating room nursing experience, particularly with total joint replacement and sports medicine procedures.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Experience supporting orthopedic procedures involving Zimmer and Arthrex instrumentation and equipment.
Ability to provide perioperative nursing care across Orthopedics, ENT, Gynecology, Spine, Urology, Cataracts, and General Surgery.
Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing, circulating responsibilities, sterile technique, surgical patient positioning, and operating room safety.
Ability to operate and coordinate surgical equipment, manage perioperative documentation, and support efficient surgical workflows.
Ability to transition between surgical specialties and adapt to changing case assignments.
Strong communication and teamwork skills when working with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals.
Willingness to assist with surgical case preparation, operating room setup, terminal cleaning, and Sterile Processing Department support as needed.
Must maintain short natural nails without artificial nails and refrain from wearing hand or arm jewelry in accordance with facility policy.
Must meet facility healthcare worker vaccination requirements or qualify for an applicable exemption; influenza and COVID-19 vaccine exemptions may be permitted.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a multi-specialty surgical hospital or high-volume operating room environment.
Strong background in total joint replacements, orthopedic implants, and sports medicine procedures.
Experience working with Zimmer and Arthrex orthopedic instrumentation, equipment, and implant systems.
Familiarity with Meditech Expanse EMR.
Experience providing perioperative nursing care for adult and pediatric surgical patients.
Previous experience supporting multiple surgical specialties within the same shift.
Familiarity with Sterile Processing Department workflows, surgical instrument management, and operating room turnover processes.
Experience working in a smaller, physician-owned surgical hospital where nurses participate in case preparation and departmental operations.
Ability to independently prioritize patient care needs, anticipate surgical team requirements, and maintain efficiency during rapid case turnovers.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing procedures across multiple specialties.
Serve as a circulating Registered Nurse, coordinating patient care, maintaining operating room safety, and supporting the surgical team during procedures.
Support orthopedic surgeries, including total joint replacements and sports medicine procedures, using Zimmer and Arthrex instrumentation and equipment.
Provide perioperative support for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, ENT, Gynecology, Spine, Urology, Cataract and Ophthalmologic Surgery, and General Surgery.
Complete perioperative nursing assessments, verify patient information, and ensure appropriate preparation before procedures.
Coordinate surgical time-outs, patient positioning, equipment readiness, and adherence to surgical safety protocols.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other perioperative professionals.
Monitor patient safety, maintain sterile technique and infection prevention practices, and perform accurate surgical counts.
Prepare operating rooms, organize equipment and supplies, and assist with case setup.
Pull surgical cases, perform terminal cleaning, and prepare operating rooms for subsequent procedures when dedicated turnover or environmental services staff are unavailable.
Float to the Sterile Processing Department as needed to assist with instrument organization and departmental support.
Maintain accurate and timely perioperative nursing documentation using Meditech Expanse.
Provide care to adult and pediatric surgical patients based on assigned procedures.
Adapt to changing case assignments, schedules, and specialty requirements throughout the day.
Participate in additional departmental cross-training opportunities after initial orientation when available.
Support operating room efficiency, case turnover, and teamwork in a high-volume environment.
Follow organizational policies, professional nursing standards, infection prevention protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements.