Registered Nurse Operating Room

Ascension Health; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Online learning

Paid time off

Job summary

Ascension, via Via Christi in Wichita, KS, seeks an OR nurse for night shift, part-time. You will scrub and circulate to maintain a smooth surgical flow, monitor patients, and assist surgeons with hemostasis and suturing. The role emphasizes safety and precise perioperative documentation.

Qualified candidates hold an RN license in Kansas, with ALSS within 6 months and BLS within 1 month of hire. Tuition discounts and other Ascension benefits support growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing.
• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 months of hire date.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 month of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Lead the surgical environment as a dual-threat clinician, scrub and circulate to ensure seamless operative flow.
• Monitor physiological status and communicate critical changes to the surgical team in real time to promote patient safety.
• Assist surgeons during complex procedures with hemostasis, suturing, and wound exposure to optimize outcomes.
• Coordinate sterile field and theater prep, ensuring instruments and tools are ready when needed.
• Document the patient perioperative journey to maintain a complete, compliant care record from incision to recovery.

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing

RN licensure (Kansas Board of Nursing)

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Wichita, KS
• Facility: Via Christi, St Francis
• Specialty: Surgery
• Schedule: Night Shift | Part-time
• Sign-on bonus: Up to $7,500.00

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead the surgical environment as a dual-threat clinician, expertly navigating both scrub and circulating roles to ensure seamless operative flow.
• Advocate for patient safety by vigilantly monitoring physiological status and communicating critical changes to the surgical team in real-time.
• Partner directly with surgeons during complex procedures, providing skilled technical assistance in hemostasis, suturing, and wound exposure to optimize clinical outcomes.
• Coordinate the sterile field and surgical theater by meticulously preparing specialized instrumentation and equipment, ensuring the right tools are ready at the right moment.
• Document the complete patient perioperative journey to maintain a high-standard, continuous record of care that ensures safety and compliance from incision to recovery.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing required.
• One or more of the following required:
• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 37.16

Max Salary 55.58