Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $1,903 per week in Kansas City, MO
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room Location: Kansas City, MO
Agency: Magnet Medical Pay: $1,903 per week Shift Information:
Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date:
ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Magnet
Medical to find a qualified OR RN in Kansas City, Missouri, 64116!
As an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN), you will play a
crucial role in the surgical team, providing direct patient care
before, during, and after surgical procedures. You will collaborate
closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists,
and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective
surgical outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Preoperative Preparation:
Assess patients' medical histories and current conditions to
develop individualized preoperative care plans. Verify surgical
consent, review medications, and prepare patients physically and
emotionally for surgery. Intraoperative Nursing Care: Assist in
preparing the operating room (OR) environment, ensuring sterile
conditions and proper functioning of surgical equipment.
Collaborate with surgical team members to position patients,
monitor vital signs, and assist with anesthesia induction and
maintenance. Surgical Assistance and Instrumentation: Anticipate
surgeons' needs during procedures, passing instruments, sutures,
and supplies as required. Maintain sterile technique and adhere to
aseptic practices throughout the surgical process. Patient Advocacy
and Safety: Advocate for patient safety and comfort throughout the
surgical experience, addressing concerns and ensuring adherence to
surgical protocols. Monitor patients' responses to surgical
interventions, anticipating potential complications and intervening
promptly as needed. Postoperative Care and Monitoring: Transfer
patients to post-anesthesia care units (PACUs) or recovery rooms,
monitoring their vital signs and postoperative status. Assess
surgical incisions, apply dressings, and manage drainage devices
while ensuring patient comfort and pain management. Documentation
and Communication: Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of
intraoperative events, patient responses, and medications
administered. Communicate effectively with healthcare team members,
providing updates on surgical progress and postoperative outcomes.
Continuing Education and Professional Development: Stay current
with advancements in surgical techniques, equipment, and nursing
practices through continuing education and professional development
activities. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and
surgical team debriefings to enhance patient care outcomes. 5
Benefits of Travel Nursing Different regions may incorporate
alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these
diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient
care. Each assignment introduces you to new colleagues, mentors,
and professionals in the healthcare industry. Building a diverse
professional network can open doors to future career opportunities
and collaborations. Travel nurses may find themselves in
challenging situations that require effective crisis management.
This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings
and disaster response teams. Travel nursing offers flexibility in
terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose
short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for
a better work-life balance. Travel nursing provides a level of
professional autonomy. While adhering to facility policies, you
have the opportunity to work independently and contribute your
expertise to different teams. Requirements Required for Onboarding
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