Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR) travel assignment in the Kansas City, KS area. Start date 08/02/2026 for 13 weeks, with a weekly pay range of $2,270–$2,439 per week. Shift is 3x12-hour days. Employment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment in a hospital setting. This role requires an active Kansas RN license and AHA BLS, with the ability to float to all ORs and participate in on-call coverage per contract.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,270–$2,439 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour days
- Start date: 08/02/2026
- Floating to all ORs and on-call shifts as required

Responsibilities
- Provide direct, perioperative patient care in the operating room, maintaining patient safety and adherence to sterile technique.
- Scrub for procedures, assist surgeons and anesthesia, pass instruments, and manage the sterile field throughout cases.
- Prepare and position patients, verify team and patient identifiers, label specimens, and ensure correct equipment readiness.
- Monitor intraoperative patient status, respond to changes, and communicate effectively with the team during emergent or complex cases.
- Support a range of case types including DaVinci robotic-assisted procedures, large head/neck cases, neuro spine, and ex-lap, while maintaining surgeon preference cards and safety protocols.
- Document perioperative care, track room turnover, and assist with post-anesthesia recovery as needed.

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in Kansas; BLS (AHA) certification required
- Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing program; RN degree with active KS license
- Experience: 2+ years of OR experience with Level 1 trauma experience; strong scrub experience
- Skills: Proficiency with scrub duties, sterile technique, and familiarity with DaVinci robot cases, large head and neck cases, neuro spine, and ex-lap procedures
- Flexibility: Ability to float to all ORs; on-call required up to 6 shifts per 13-week contract
- Schedule considerations: Weekend coverage not required; holidays may be required if scheduled on set days

Benefits and Support
- Bi-weekly pay schedule
- Orientation: 8-hour no-bill orientation; onboarding occurs Mon–Tue new employee orientation and Wed–Fri nursing orientation; offered weekly in the summer
- Nicotine-free facility environment
- Dedicated account manager support during the assignment and ongoing travel recovery support

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
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• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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