Operating Room Surgical RN
Kansas City, Missouri
Saint Joseph Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Surgical RN

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting for patients of all ages (neonates to older adults).
• Accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and Director of Surgical Services.
• Coordinate patient care with surgeons and anesthesiologists.
• Supervise and guide OR Technicians and other personnel.
• Maintain professional nursing standards and ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Participate in performance improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services.
• Serve as a resource for other staff as appropriate.
• On-call schedule includes weekday evenings and weekends when scheduled.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum of 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Perioperative nursing experience

Experience

• Specialty: RN Surgery
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; standard peri-operative RN experience expected.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Additional Information

• Must be able to work collaboratively with multiple departments to ensure quality patient care and efficient unit operations.
• Responsible for maintaining unit organization and patient flow.
• Must be available for scheduled on-call shifts.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic peri-operative environment with a focus on surgical patient care across all age groups.