Registered Nurse - Surgery (Operating Room)

Summary

Location: Overland Park, Kansas

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Surgery (Operating Room)

Specialty: Operating Room / Perioperative Services

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse - Surgery (OR RN) provides high-quality, patient-centered perioperative care in a fast-paced surgical environment. This role is responsible for patient assessment, preparation, monitoring, education, and coordination throughout the surgical process. The OR RN collaborates closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe and effective patient care while adhering to evidence-based practices and hospital protocols.

Responsibilities:

Evaluate patients prior to surgery

Provide patient and family education regarding surgical procedures and the perioperative process

Prepare patients for surgery, including IV therapy, medication administration, and surgical site verification

Participate in surgical briefings, time-outs, debriefings, and universal protocol compliance

Recognize and respond appropriately to patient emergencies

Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care using evidence-based practices

Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary teams

Assess and monitor patient condition throughout the perioperative experience

Document patient care and changes in condition accurately and thoroughly

Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and post-operative care

Requirements:

Minimum 1+ year of recent OR RN Scrub and/or Circulating experience REQUIRED

Acute care experience REQUIRED

Active Kansas RN License REQUIRED

Registered Nurse Diploma required

BLS (Basic Life Support) required within 30 days of hire

Strong critical thinking, clinical assessment, and communication skills

Schedule:

Full-Time

Days: 5 x 8-Hour Shifts (6:45 AM Start)

Nights: 3 x 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM Start)

On-Call Required (details discussed during recruiter interview)

Setting:

340+ bed acute care hospital

Level II Trauma Center

Accredited Stroke and Chest Pain Center

Operating Room performing Trauma, General Surgery, ENT, Orthopedic, Urology, GYN, Neuro, and other specialty cases

Approximately 500 surgical cases annually

Collaborative perioperative team environment

Position reports to OR Manager/Director

Part of HCA Midwest Health system

Benefits:

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement and education assistance

Employee stock purchase program

Wellness, counseling, and employee assistance programs

Professional development and certification support

Employee discount program

EEO Statement - Tribal Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identify or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Overview

• Registered Nurse - Surgery (Operating Room)
• An Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability