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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 currently offer 1 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Kansas City area. 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.

As of Nov 1, 2024, the average Operating Room travel nurse working in Kansas City and surrounding areas earned about $1,772 weekly. Today you can find OR jobs with a salary range between $1,585 to $1,747 per week. The Kansas City OR travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Kansas City proper like Research Medical Center with more facilities in nearby areas like Independence, Lees Summit and Blue Springs to name a few.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for OR travel jobs in Kansas City. The earliest start date in Kansas City is Dec 23, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $1,747 per week. The latest start date for an OR job in Kansas City is Jan 13, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $1,747 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Operating Room travel nurse job in Kansas City including 13 weeks.

Kansas City is a great location for OR travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near Kansas City

We have 1 Operating Room jobs in Kansas City, MO and 2 Operating Room jobs in Missouri, and 151 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Kansas City, Missouri – 64132
  • 12 N,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,585 to $1,747
Weekly Pay*
Esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its team. Unit runs 11 OR rooms every day and perform transplants, burns, neuro, vascular, general, robotic, ortho, ENT, and gyn. 500+ bed Level 1 Trauma center and teaching hospital. KC/KCMO has several outstanding restaurants that have been featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive thrus, & Dives!” AND they have the WORLD FAMOUS KANSAS CITY BBQ TOUR!! The area has recently enjoyed a thriving tech boom, and offers music fans a stunning Jazz scene.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Kansas City, Kansas – 66112
  • 8 D,
  • January 20, 2025
  • 13
$1,433 to $1,579
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
  • Independence, Missouri – 64057
    Distance from Kansas City: 9 miles
  • 12 D,
  • December 23, 2024
  • 13
$1,585 to $1,747
Weekly Pay*
Operating Room (OR) unit at 221 bed Level 2 Trauma center seeking new team member. Located just east of Kansas City, the hospital is an accredited Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, and has a Level III NICU. Facility features all private patient rooms. Centerpoint Medical Center features 221 private rooms, state-of-the-art equipment and technology, and some of the latest clinical services available to patients. Along with our high-tech services, we also remain focused on providing compassionate care and the best possible customer service for our patients. In addition, we offer numerous features for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, wireless internet access throughout the facility and more.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Lenexa, Kansas – 66215
    Distance from Kansas City: 13 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,627 to $1,793
Weekly Pay*
350 bed Level 2 Trauma center; Facility is located in a suburb just south of Kansas City. Local attractions include the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Museum at Prairiefire, Indian Creek Greenway, and numerous other museums and theaters.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Wichita, Kansas – 67220
    Distance from Kansas City: 178 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,731 to $1,908
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
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Kansas City: 180 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,358 to $2,599
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year. 16 OR’s 1,050 cases/month Variety of cases, Level I Trauma Ctr All specialties Open Heart, Kidney Transplant, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Robotics, ENT, General Surgery, Bariatrics, Pediatrics, Plastics, Urology, Vascular, Gynecology, Oncology
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Kansas City: 180 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 4, 2025
  • 13
$2,340 to $2,579
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year. 16 OR’s 1,050 cases/month Variety of cases, Level I Trauma Ctr All specialties Open Heart, Kidney Transplant, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Robotics, ENT, General Surgery, Bariatrics, Pediatrics, Plastics, Urology, Vascular, Gynecology, Oncology
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50316
    Distance from Kansas City: 180 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 20, 2025
  • 13
$2,093 to $2,307
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Lutheran Hospital has a long history of serving the Des Moines community and Central Iowa. The hospital has 224 staffed beds and specializes in maternity services, emergency and trauma treatment, chemical dependency treatment, behavioral medicine, general surgery, critical care, transitional and skilled care services and home health care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Bentonville, Arkansas – 72712
    Distance from Kansas City: 189 miles
  • 10 D,
  • December 30, 2024
  • 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,
  • January 6, 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
  • Hastings, Nebraska – 68901
    Distance from Kansas City: 227 miles
  • 10 D, 10 E,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,923 to $2,119
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Iowa City, Iowa – 52242
    Distance from Kansas City: 239 miles
  • 8 D, 10 D, 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,062 to $2,273
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
  • Iowa City, Iowa – 52242
    Distance from Kansas City: 239 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,062 to $2,273
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
  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 52402
    Distance from Kansas City: 253 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 20, 2025
  • 13
$2,327 to $2,565
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! At St. Luke’s Hospital, our top priority is you — you are the center of everything we do. We understand who you turn to for healthcare is a choice, so we thank you for choosing us. Through our shared mission, vision and values, we show the people and communities we serve how much they matter. Our personal mission is to give the healthcare we’d like our loved ones to receive. We do this by combining the best technology, innovation and personal expertise, all while putting you first. We are proud of our many accomplishments and to be part of the amazing community of Cedar Rapids, which was recognized nationally for providing high-quality healthcare at a low cost. St. Luke’s has been a committed and involved member of the Cedar Rapids community since its founding more than 140 years ago. Part of that commitment is providing financial assistance to the underinsured and uninsured. We also offer a number of services to help our community live thriving, healthy lives.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Kansas City: 298 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 12
$1,737 to $1,914
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Kansas City: 298 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 12
$1,737 to $1,914
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Kansas City: 298 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 12
$1,666 to $1,836
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Madisonville, Kentucky – 42431
    Distance from Kansas City: 403 miles
  • 8 D, 12 D,
  • January 4, 2025
  • 13
$2,205 to $2,430
Weekly Pay*
Need a RN for Surgery. Def need to be very skilled in ortho, general, abdominal, urology, vascular. Hearts would be a bonus!!!
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Saint Paul, Minnesota – 55125
    Distance from Kansas City: 411 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$2,186 to $2,409
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
  • Saint Paul, Minnesota – 55125
    Distance from Kansas City: 411 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$2,186 to $2,409
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, Tennessee – 37172
    Distance from Kansas City: 456 miles
  • 8 D,
  • December 30, 2024
  • 13
$1,674 to $1,845
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding 7 suite Operating unit is looking for the right new member to join their team. 110 bed community hospital located 30 miles north of Nashville
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Kingwood, Texas – 77339
    Distance from Kansas City: 471 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,613 to $1,778
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. – 368 bed facility located 20 miles north of Houston
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Kingwood, Texas – 77339
    Distance from Kansas City: 471 miles
  • 10 N,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,613 to $1,778
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. – 368 bed facility located 20 miles north of Houston
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Kingwood, Texas – 77339
    Distance from Kansas City: 471 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,525 to $1,681
Weekly Pay*
Operating Room (OR) unit looking for a team-playing, compassionate RN to join their ranks. 368 bed facility located 20 miles north of Houston
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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 are the top paying Operating Room jobs currently available in or near Kansas City?

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 many Operating Room travel nursing jobs are available in Kansas City?

There are currently 1 Operating Room travel nursing jobs available in Kansas City. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

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)

How much does an Operating Room travel nurse make on average in Kansas City?

An Operating Room nurse in Kansas City can make an average of $1,779 per week.

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).

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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
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Rehabilitation Telemetry
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
Departments
Case Manager Cath Lab Endoscopy Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Rehabilitation Telemetry
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.