About this role
Career Land Center is hiring on behalf of a highly respected acute care healthcare facility serving the Overland Park community and surrounding region. The role is in a surgical department.
The Operating Room Registered Nurse plays a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality perioperative care throughout the surgical experience. Working alongside surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and fellow nursing professionals, this position supports patients before, during, and after surgery while ensuring adherence to clinical and safety standards.
Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care to surgical patients throughout the perioperative process
Assess patients prior to surgery and prepare individualized plans of care
Educate patients and families regarding procedures, expectations, and recovery
Administer preoperative medications and intravenous therapies as ordered
Verify patient identity, surgical procedures, and operative sites in accordance with safety protocols
Participate in surgical briefings, time-outs, debriefings, and universal protocol processes
Monitor patients throughout procedures and respond appropriately to changes in condition
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical support staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Maintain accurate documentation and uphold regulatory and organizational standards
Assist in managing patient emergencies and urgent situations within the operating room setting
Qualifications
Current Kansas Registered Nurse (RN) license required
Registered Nurse Diploma required
Minimum of one year of recent Operating Room experience with both circulating and scrub responsibilities required
Acute care nursing experience required
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire
Benefits
Flexible scheduling options with both day and night shift opportunities
Self-scheduling and preferential scheduling available, posted four weeks in advance
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plans
Paid time off and holiday benefits
Tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities
Professional development and career advancement support
Employee wellness and assistance programs
Opportunity to work in a nationally recognized trauma and specialty care environment
Schedule
Day Shift: Five 8-hour shifts beginning at 6:45 AM
Night Shift: Three 12-hour shifts beginning at 7:00 PM
On-call responsibilities required during designated non-business hours
This opportunity is ideal for an Operating Room nurse seeking exposure to a diverse surgical caseload while working alongside an experienced team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.