Surgical Circulator RN
Kansas City, MO
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Surgery RN Circulator

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Role: Nurse Circulator
• Schedule:

  • Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • On-call shifts Monday through Friday, 3:30 PM – 7:00 AM (when scheduled)
  • 24-hour shifts on Saturday/Sunday (when scheduled as on-call)
• Call requirement: 12-15 shifts per month
• Main experience required in Orthopedics, General Surgery, and Cardiovascular (CV)

Required Specialty Experience

• Specialty: RN Surgery
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated, but implied to require solid experience in Ortho, General, and CV nursing (default to higher experience if conflicting info arises)

Certifications & Licenses (Required for Onboarding)

• BLS (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
• ACLS (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
• Valid Nursing License verified via Nursys
• Primary Source Verification of professional license/certification within 30 days of start
• Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport
• Prime Basic Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80%)
• Prime Basic Rhythm Interpretation Screening (minimum 80%)
• Prime Specialty Exam (minimum 80%)
• Prime Core Competencies Exam
• Prime Criminal Background Check (within one year of start)
• Prime Form I-9 (Employment eligibility verification)
• EDL Check (Missouri state requirement for elder abuse screening)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine: 2 doses plus booster or declination (optional)
• MMR: Proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer showing immunity
• Hepatitis B: Required (declinations not accepted at some locations)
• Influenza Vaccine: Required or declination (seasonal)
• TB Test: Within 1 year of start date
• Varicella: Vaccination or titer showing immunity
• Tdap: Required (declinations not accepted at some locations)
• Physical/Health Statement: Annual clearance to work, must be completed within 60 days of start

Additional Requirements

• Prime Education Verification (copy of diploma or transcripts accepted if third-party verification unavailable)
• Prime Agency Attestation (completed after all credentials uploaded)
• Prime Resume (up-to-date at time of offer acceptance)
• Two professional references required (one must be from a manager or direct supervisor)
• Prime Drug Screening: Minimum 10-panel test including THC, within 60 days of start
• Prime Color-blind Test: Annual, Relias accepted
• Annual Respirator Fit Test (must be completed prior to start if not available onsite)
• Prime Skills Checklist (optional, department orientation)
• Name Verification Affidavit (optional, for name discrepancies)
• Prime Badge Photo (optional, facility-specific)
• Prime COA (optional, not required for per-diem)
• DCI/BVP Training for Workplace Violence Prevention (required)

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Summary

This is a 13-week long-term assignment for an experienced Surgery RN Circulator with strong skills in Orthopedics, General Surgery, and Cardiovascular nursing. The role requires a flexible schedule including weekdays and on-call shifts, with a significant call commitment. Candidates must meet comprehensive licensing, certification, health, and testing requirements prior to onboarding. Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement.