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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Kansas City for STs

Find Top ST 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.

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!

Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near Kansas City

We have 1 Operating Room travel jobs in Missouri, and 114 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Columbia, Missouri – 65201
    Distance from Kansas City: 121 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,394 to $1,537
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit, based in exciting Columbia is looking for the right Technologist 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 52402
    Distance from Kansas City: 253 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,046 to $2,255
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Sioux City, Iowa – 51104
    Distance from Kansas City: 254 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$2,046 to $2,255
Weekly Pay*
Unity Point Health – St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center has earned Gold Plus Certification for Stroke Care. St. Luke’s has been recognized by a leading industry publication for its new operating rooms. Surgical Products magazine has awarded St. Luke’s with the publication’s OR of the Year Award in the New Construction Category. Congratulations to 35 wonderful nurses from UnityPoint Health who have been recognized as one of the 100 Great Iowa Nurses for 2014. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and passion to their role. The right RN candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in a professionally challenging, positive and innovative work environment at this highly regarded facility.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • North Sioux City, South Dakota – 57049
    Distance from Kansas City: 257 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$909 to $1,002
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Springfield, Illinois – 62769
    Distance from Kansas City: 268 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,905 to $2,099
Weekly Pay*
As part of HSHS, you’ll join a team that is focused on improving, excelling and building a better tomorrow. Whether it is a clinical, technical or professional career, this is your chance to launch a rewarding career.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61614
    Distance from Kansas City: 286 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 30, 2025
  • 12
$1,775 to $1,956
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! In 2024, Carle Health Proctor Hospital earned its second Magnet designation.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Mason City, Iowa – 50401
    Distance from Kansas City: 289 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 8, 2025
  • 13
$1,526 to $1,682
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Kansas City: 298 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,677 to $1,848
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Decatur, Illinois – 62521
    Distance from Kansas City: 304 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,905 to $2,099
Weekly Pay*
Founded in 1878 by three Hospital Sisters of St. Francis, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital is an all-private room health care facility that combines modern technology with the caring spirit of the original founders. HSHS St. Mary’s is situated on a 21-acre campus overlooking Lake Decatur and offers a broad spectrum of comprehensive health services, including the latest diagnostic equipment, interventional cardiology, surgical and medical intervention, emergency medical care, outpatient radiation therapy, pain management and a sleep center. HSHS St. Mary’s also offers a variety of community education and wellness programs. HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital’s approach to health care combines the compassion and human touch of more than a century of caring with the modern technologies available today.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Carbondale, Illinois – 62901
    Distance from Kansas City: 305 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,722 to $1,898
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right tech 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 57105
    Distance from Kansas City: 327 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$2,338 to $2,576
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.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Saint Paul, Minnesota – 55109
    Distance from Kansas City: 411 miles
  • 8 E,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,131 to $2,349
Weekly Pay*
Fairview’s mission extends beyond traditional health care settings. We’re rooted in and committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. We do this in partnership with the community while providing high-quality care. The Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub is partnership in action. Together with a group of community organizations, our St. Paul campus has transformed into a community-driven space focused on prevention and wellness.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Saint Paul, Minnesota – 55109
    Distance from Kansas City: 411 miles
  • 8 E,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,916 to $2,111
Weekly Pay*
Fairview’s mission extends beyond traditional health care settings. We’re rooted in and committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. We do this in partnership with the community while providing high-quality care. The Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub is partnership in action. Together with a group of community organizations, our St. Paul campus has transformed into a community-driven space focused on prevention and wellness.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Mora, Minnesota – 55051
    Distance from Kansas City: 473 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,022 to $2,229
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Corsicana, Texas – 75110
    Distance from Kansas City: 495 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 10
$1,224 to $1,349
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Scottsbluff, Nebraska – 69361
    Distance from Kansas City: 514 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,509 to $1,663
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses as a Surg Tech. Expect to enhance your professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Nacogdoches, Texas – 75965
    Distance from Kansas City: 518 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,586 to $1,748
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: # of Beds: Nurse to Patient Ratio: Charting: Scrub Color: Areas of Float Support: Special Procedures:
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Grand Rapids, Michigan – 49503
    Distance from Kansas City: 535 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,796 to $1,979
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Marshall, Michigan – 49068
    Distance from Kansas City: 549 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,340 to $1,477
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit, based in exciting Marshall is looking for the right Technologist 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Denver, Colorado – 80218
    Distance from Kansas City: 557 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,454 to $1,602
Weekly Pay*
350 bed Level 4 Trauma Center. Unit sees Total Joints, spine, Transplants (kidney/Liver), Robotics, Vascular, ENT, Plastics
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Bismarck, North Dakota – 58501
    Distance from Kansas City: 618 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,497 to $1,650
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right tech 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Round Rock, Texas – 78681
    Distance from Kansas City: 619 miles
  • 8 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,349 to $1,486
Weekly Pay*
CVOR. Our unit sees ADULT open heart cases, OPEN and ENDOVASCULAR cases, open and endovascular Triple A surgery, and works with the Cath lab on cases such as TAVR (trans aortic valve replacement). 170 bed Level 2 Trauma center using Meditech charting. Facility is located 20 miles north of Austin. The hospital received received the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence from Healthgrades and also earned a national distinction for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Marquette, Michigan – 49855
    Distance from Kansas City: 630 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,712 to $1,886
Weekly Pay*
Our hospital is located in Marquette, MI, one of “America’s Most Liveable Communities” by Partners for Livable Communities in 2004. As a 307-bed specialty care hospital, we receive patients from across the UP and provides care in 65 specialties and subspecialties. Its medical staff of more than 200 doctors works as a team with its more than 1,800 employees in caring for approximately 9,000 inpatients and more than 350,000 outpatients per year. Our major services include its Heart & Vascular Institute, Cancer Center, Brain & Spine Center, Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health, Digestive Health, Bariatric Medicine & Weight Management Center and Women’s Health, Family Birthing, and Pediatrics Center. The hospital also provides the region’s premier services in imaging, surgery and laboratory and is home to the UP Telehealth Network, a leading telehealth network in the nation. We also service many of the communities in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, with 42 primary and specialty care clinics spread throughout the region.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Hazard, Kentucky – 41701
    Distance from Kansas City: 631 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,791 to $1,974
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right person 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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Statistics on OR ST 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 STs 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 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 $1,577 per week based on recent job availability data.

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

  • Research Medical Center in Kansas City (6.5 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 Research 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: 64132 (6.5 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, 13, and 26
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, 8, and 26
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.