Operating Room Registered Nurse
Kansas City, Missouri
Saint Luke's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (OR)
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 7:15)
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in OR nursing
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Rotating weekend shifts as scheduled by the department
• On-Call Requirement: 1-2 weekdays per week and 2 weekends per 13 weeks
• Floating: Regular floating between departments, units, and facilities may be required within scope
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Accepted within local radius
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: No more than 7 days
• Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 3 shifts per 13 weeks (cancelled shifts must be full shift length)
• Special Requirements: Must have general OR and trauma experience

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri (pending licenses accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Trauma nursing experience

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG quarterly checks
  • Education verification of highest nursing degree (no pending at start)
  • State-specific searches and registries as applicable
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Drug testing within 1 year, including specific drug panels, must remain valid throughout assignment
  • Fit mask testing (N95) required annually; must accommodate facial hair requirements
  • Immunizations and titers:

    • Tdap vaccine or declination required
    • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
    • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
    • Hepatitis B declination required (not mandatory vaccine)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Sept-April)
• Facility-Specific Documents:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement, Latex Allergy Questionnaire, Confidentiality Form, Regulatory Compliance Education (annual)
  • Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
  • Hand Hygiene, Fingernail, and Dress Code policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start
  • Orientation modules required for RNs, completed through online platform before start
• Additional:

  • Missouri Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) registration required for certain clinical roles
  • Fingerprinting required for assignments involving long-term care or rehab units in Illinois

Additional Notes

• Regular floating between units and departments may be required to meet facility needs.
• Candidates must be prepared for rotating weekend and on-call shifts as specified.
• Pending licenses are accepted but must be resolved timely.
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.

This position offers a structured night shift schedule in a high-acuity OR setting with trauma experience preferred. Compliance with extensive background, health, and certification requirements is mandatory to ensure patient safety and regulatory adherence.