Operating Room Nurse

About the role

As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care. More than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Surgicenter of Kansas City is a respected provider of ambulatory surgical care in the Midwest, founded in 1978 as Missouri’s first freestanding outpatient surgery center, part of Surgery Ventures powered by HCA Healthcare. Join a team at a Joint Commission‑accredited center performing 400+ cases monthly across orthopedic and urology specialties, with a legacy of excellence and a commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the instrument and equipment set‑up for the OR, including utilization of preference cards and anticipation of surgeons’ needs
• Coordinate and oversee the OR during a case as the circulator
• Facilitate effective and efficient transition between surgical procedures
• Utilize appropriate body mechanics when moving patients to stretchers and OR tables to prevent injury
• Manage patient care and medication, including assistance with anesthesia
• Consistently review charts for completeness in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedure

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an operating room setting, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center
• Active RN license as required by state of employment or appropriate compact licensure
• Valid BCLS Certification upon employment (online certification not acceptable)
• ACLS as required by facility
• PALS preferred, but may be required at some facilities
• CNOR certification preferred

Benefits

• $20,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible applicants
• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs: paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources: 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits: fertility and family building assistance, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.