OR RN
Kansas City, MO
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,653/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care404 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN with general OR and trauma experience for a 13-week contract requiring both Kansas and Missouri or compact RN licensure.
Details
- Operating Room unit with a 1:2 patient ratio
- Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday (5x8.5 hours, 6:45 AM-3:15 PM)
- Rotating weekend shifts required as determined by the department
- On-call requirement of 1-2 weekdays per week and 2 weekends per 13-week assignment
- Regular floating may be required between departments, units, and facilities as needed
- Epic EMR experience required
Requirements
- Active RN license, both Kansas and Missouri or compact license required in hand
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of recent OR specialty experience required, including a full year within the past 12 months with no employment gap greater than 90 days
- General OR and trauma experience required
- Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Charge RN experience preferred
- Epic charting system experience required
- Two professional references required, one from a supervisor and one from a charge RN, both from within the past year
- SSN required at time of consideration
Additional Information
- Perform circulating and scrub duties across a broad range of surgical specialties including general surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, urology, ENT, plastics, robotics, and trauma cases
- Experience with equipment such as cell savers, electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, and Steris systems is valued
- Familiarity with robotic surgical systems such as Da Vinci Xi and Mako is a plus
- Work environment includes trauma and transplant cases such as kidney and liver procedures
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Pending license accepted
- Maximum RTO of 7 days, with all time off requests finalized at time of submission and no additional requests after offer
- Staff who left a BJC facility must have at least an 18-month tenure with a 3-month break in service before returning; permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
- Local candidates not accepted within a 75-mile radius of the facility
- Travel partners are not accepted
Facility
Saint Luke's Hospital
1 nurse recommends working with Saint Luke's Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 404 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Kansas City, MO
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Kansas City, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Kansas City is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up well with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 89°F, and the average low in winter is around 20°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Kansas City, with a variety of options available for travel nurses.
- Kansas City is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options include buses and a streetcar, but a car is often necessary for getting around the city and its suburbs.
- Kansas City has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and related conditions.
- There is a sizable population of travel nurses due to the city's numerous healthcare facilities.
- Kansas City offers a vibrant food scene with numerous BBQ restaurants, jazz clubs, and museums to explore.
- The city also has opportunities for outdoor activities and sports, making it a lively and engaging place to live.
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