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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Kansas City for RNs

Find Top RN Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Kansas City, Missouri

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in and around Kansas City, Missouri. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Kansas City’s OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

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Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near Kansas City

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Columbia, Missouri – 65201
    Distance from Kansas City: 121 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,542 to $1,699
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Kirksville, Missouri – 63501
    Distance from Kansas City: 130 miles
  • 8 D,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,667 to $1,837
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Springfield, Missouri – 65804
    Distance from Kansas City: 148 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,782 to $1,964
Weekly Pay*
Provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of the surgeon, and the circulating Registered Nurse consistent with the established standards of practice, the goals of Mercy Health, the philosophy of the Sister’s of Mercy and the Employee Code of Conduct. Efficiently set-up surgical cases in multiple specialty disciplines, providing equipment and supplies based on patient needs and surgeon preference. Demonstrate technical skills related to: creating and maintaining a sterile field; performing instrument, sponge, and sharp counts; and assisting other OR staff per patient safety and direct patient care policies. Functions as resource person for newly hired Surgical Technicians and students of visiting Surgical Technology schools. Performs related duties as assigned.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Ottumwa, Iowa – 52501
    Distance from Kansas City: 175 miles
  • 8 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,080 to $2,292
Weekly Pay*
The Iowa Clinic Cardiovascular | Ottumwa Medical Clinic Regional health center 217 licensed beds Services include ED, Critical Care, Med/Surg, Acute Rehab, OB, Pediatrics, Cath Lab, Diagnostics & therapeutic radiology, Wound Care, Pain Clinic, Sleep Lab, Pathology & more Ottumwa, IA Fun river town with beautiful trails Video Game Capital of the World Low costs of living
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • West Des Moines, Iowa – 50266
    Distance from Kansas City: 177 miles
  • 10 D,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$2,323 to $2,560
Weekly Pay*
Methodist West Hospital has become the “go-to” destination for medical care in West Des Moines since it opened in 2009. Our highly-trained physicians and professional staff are dedicated to providing each patient and their family with personal attention. We will make every effort to ensure you and your loved ones are made as comfortable as possible from the time of your admission, until you are released for home.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Wichita, Kansas – 67214
    Distance from Kansas City: 178 miles
  • 10 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,767 to $1,947
Weekly Pay*
– 700 bed teaching hospital, Level 1 Adult Trauma center, Level 2 Pediatric Trauma center – Expect the unexpected with big-city amenities and Midwestern cost of living! Themed gardens at Botanica Wichita include a wildflower meadow and a Chinese garden. The Museum of World Treasures has Egyptian mummies and a T. rex skeleton. In Wichita you can dine at more than 1,000 restaurants or browse eclectic shops, antique stores, and open-air shopping centers.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Wichita, Kansas – 67220
    Distance from Kansas City: 178 miles
  • 10 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,767 to $1,947
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Bentonville, Arkansas – 72712
    Distance from Kansas City: 189 miles
  • 10 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,516 to $1,670
Weekly Pay*
The Operating Room Nurse demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment and leadership in the anticipation and planning for the care of the patient in the operating room. As a member of the surgical team the RN works with the Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, ORT’s and other personnel to provide patient care in the Operating Room according to State Nurse Practice Act, AORN and regulatory standards, physician orders, policies and procedures of the Hospital and the Surgical Department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: ensuring supplies, timeliness of cases, communication with families, updating of physician preference cards, scrubbing and assisting physicians during surgical cases, and supervision of personnel delivering patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Tulsa, Oklahoma – 74136
    Distance from Kansas City: 218 miles
  • 8 E,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,980 to $3,284
Weekly Pay*
As a valued member of this Operating Room (OR) unit, you can expect to care for patients with a wide range of conditions, even very complex cases. The respected members of this Operating Room (OR) unit are looking for a team-playing, compassionate RN to join their ranks. This position presents an excellent opportunity to provide optimal patient as a member of an elite team of caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Iowa City, Iowa – 52242
    Distance from Kansas City: 239 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,186 to $2,409
Weekly Pay*
Team 5 ” RN – needs to be able to scrub big ear cases ” 36-40 hr/wk; 10/12’s; variable start 07-1100; call rotation; possible weekend & holiday coverage
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Iowa City, Iowa – 52242
    Distance from Kansas City: 239 miles
  • 8 D, 10 D, 12 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,186 to $2,409
Weekly Pay*
Team 5 ” RN – needs to be able to scrub big ear cases ” 36-40 hr/wk; 10/12’s; variable start 07-1100; call rotation; possible weekend & holiday coverage
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • North Sioux City, South Dakota – 57049
    Distance from Kansas City: 257 miles
  • 8 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,546 to $2,806
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Craniofacial;ENT;General;Neuro/Spine;OB/GYN;Ortho;Urology; Nurse to Patient Ratio: # of Beds: Charting: Meditech Scrub Color: Provided by Hospital; Areas of Float Support: Surgery Special Procedures: Electrocautery (ESU);Laparoscopy Systems;Neuro;Orthopedic Total Joint Systems;Power Equipment;OR Fracture Tables;Robotics Systems;Spinal Fusion Instrumentation;
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Spencer, Iowa – 51301
    Distance from Kansas City: 281 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,957 to $2,156
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Kansas City: 298 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 20, 2025
  • 13
$1,843 to $2,031
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Kansas City: 298 miles
  • 8 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 12
$1,843 to $2,031
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Kansas City: 298 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 12
$1,737 to $1,914
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Kansas City: 298 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 12
$1,737 to $1,914
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73120
    Distance from Kansas City: 298 miles
  • 12 E,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,719 to $1,894
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 57105
    Distance from Kansas City: 327 miles
  • 8 D,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$2,221 to $2,448
Weekly Pay*
Avera is an integrated health system based in Sioux Falls, SD. Avera serves South Dakota and surrounding areas of Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and North Dakota through six regional centers in Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre, Sioux Falls and Yankton, SD, and Marshall, MN. No matter where you choose to work and live, bring your expertise to Avera’s patient-centered and service-oriented environment. Join us in providing compassionate nursing care in a true team environment — and work alongside expert physicians and surgeons. At Avera, we provide nationally recognized care. We’re proud of the many awards and honors we’ve earned.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Mitchell, South Dakota – 57301
    Distance from Kansas City: 365 miles
  • 8 D,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$2,627 to $2,895
Weekly Pay*
Across the Avera system, including Avera Queen of Peace, you benefit from evidence-based care, a strong focus on your safety and comfort while you stay with us, and the best possible outcomes from your particular situation. In addition, you’re assured of outstanding care from the experts at Avera Queen of Peace because the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) shows we meet or exceed national standards on quality measures related to heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, emergency care and stroke care.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Terre Haute, Indiana – 47802
    Distance from Kansas City: 384 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,851 to $2,040
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding Operating Room (OR unit) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. 280 bed Level 3 Trauma center. The hospital is a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award winner for Patient Experience
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Yuma, Colorado – 80759
    Distance from Kansas City: 439 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,060 to $2,270
Weekly Pay*
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Bowling Green, Kentucky – 42104
    Distance from Kansas City: 466 miles
  • 8 D, 10 D, 12 D,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,812 to $1,996
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to their team.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Bowling Green, Kentucky – 42104
    Distance from Kansas City: 466 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,621 to $1,787
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to their team.
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Statistics on OR RN Jobs in Kansas City, Missouri

Here are some helpful statistics about OR traveling nurse jobs in & near Kansas City. The data is based on the last three complete months of OR job postings in the Kansas City and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Operating Room job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Kansas City and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for RNs in Kansas City, MO

What types of shifts are most common for OR travel jobs in Kansas City?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Operating Room nurse make on average in Kansas City and nearby cities?

A: A 8 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Kansas City can make an average of $1,823 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Operating Room nurse make on average in Kansas City and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Operating Room nurse in Kansas City can make an average of $1,783 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Operating Room staff in or near Kansas City?

  • Carenow Urgent Care – Kansas City in Kansas City (15.1 miles from Kansas City)
  • Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence (12.8 miles from Kansas City)
  • St Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City (11.5 miles from Kansas City)
  • Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton (20.2 miles from Kansas City)
  • Kidney Associates of Kansas City PC in Kansas City (6.3 miles from Kansas City)

What is the most common contract for Operating Room travel jobs in Kansas City?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Operating Room job in Kansas City is 13.

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Kansas City

In Kansas City, facilities like Carenow Urgent Care – Kansas City, Centerpoint Medical Center and St Joseph Medical Center, all offer OR departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Squier Park (zip code 64109), Moscow (zip code 64120) and Winnwood (zip code 64120) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Kansas City’s OR job opportunities are Independence (8.8 miles), Lees Summit (16.8 miles) and Blue Springs (16.9 miles). These are near to zip codes: 64057 (12.8 miles), 64145 (15.1 miles) and 64086 (16.2 miles).

Kansas City Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have OR nurses in Kansas City. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling OR nurse position in or nearby Kansas City.

Centerpoint Medical Center (AAS)
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15 and 13
Address
29600 East 39th Street
Independence, MO 64057
Nearby Neighborhoods
East Independence (64056)
Research Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 8
Address
2316 East Meyer Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64132
Nearby Neighborhoods
Squier Park (64109), Moscow (64120), Winnwood (64120), Winnetonka (64120), Greenwood (64120)
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.