OR Surgery Nurse Residency — Feb 2027 Start

Overland Park Regional Medical Center; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Education support

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The RN Residency Program at Overland Park Regional Medical Center offers a structured, paid transition from student nurse to registered nurse with hands-on learning and mentorship.

Openings are for December graduates to start in February 2027 cohort. The program includes a 22 week orientation focused on OR Surgery, with on-call overnight and weekend duties. We provide a robust benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner
• Perform the administration of prescribed medications. Monitor patient for therapeutic response. Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication
• Perform exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strive to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively
• Teach patients, families and caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures

Job description

The RN Residency Program at Overland Park Regional Medical Center offers a structured, paid transition from student nurse to registered nurse with hands-on learning and mentorship.

Openings are for December graduates to start in February 2027 cohort. The program includes a 22 week orientation focused on OR Surgery, with on-call overnight and weekend duties. We provide a robust benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.