Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking Operating Room Registered Nurses (OR RNs) for a top healthcare client in Kansas City, KS.
These positions play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered perioperative care. OR RNs will manage preoperative preparation, intraoperative monitoring, and postoperative safety across a variety of surgical specialties. Ideal candidates are experienced in both scrubbing and circulating roles, demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced surgical environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients before surgery and provide preoperative education to patients and families.
- Prepare patients for procedures, including IV therapy, medication administration, and site verification.
- Participate in surgical site verification processes — briefing, time-out, debriefing, and documentation.
- Assist in surgical procedures as a scrub and circulating nurse, ensuring adherence to aseptic technique.
- Monitor and document patient status throughout procedures and recovery phases.
- Respond promptly to patient emergencies and critical changes in condition.
- Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Promote safety, efficiency, and patient advocacy through continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
Education
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Diploma, ADN, or BSN) required
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of recent OR RN experience (scrub and circulating required)
Certifications/Licenses
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire
Skills or Competencies
- Strong technical and critical thinking abilities in surgical environments
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- High level of organization and adaptability in dynamic OR settings
Benefits
- Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime and weekend shifts.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Paid time off — vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment.