OR RN
About The Position
Heartline Staffing, Strategic Talent Partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) for a permanent opportunity in Kansas City, Missouri. The OR Registered Nurse provides comprehensive perioperative nursing care in a fast-paced surgical environment, supporting patient safety, clinical excellence, and optimal surgical outcomes. This role works collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary team members throughout all phases of the surgical process. The OR RN is responsible for patient assessment, preparation, intraoperative support, and post-procedure documentation while adhering to established surgical protocols, universal precautions, and evidence-based practices. This position requires strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to respond effectively in high-acuity situations.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) required.
- Minimum of 1 year of recent Operating Room RN experience with scrub and circulating experience required.
- Registered Nurse Diploma required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of employment start date.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients prior to surgery and assess readiness for procedures
- Provide patient and family education regarding the perioperative process
- Prepare patients for surgery, including IV therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
- Participate in briefing, time-out, debriefing, and universal protocol processes per hospital policy
- Recognize and respond to patient emergencies in the perioperative setting
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care using evidence-based practice
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary teams
- Apply the nursing process, clinical judgment, and technical skills to ensure patient safety
- Monitor patient status throughout the shift and document care accurately
- Educate patients and caregivers on post-procedure care and follow-up needs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
