Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,231 per week

American Traveler; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Parking onsite

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a travel OR RN for a 13-week assignment in Kansas City, MO, with a 12-hour night shift (3x12) and a 36-hour workweek. MO or compact license required and at least 2 years of recent OR experience.

Assignment includes floating, 1:1 patient ratios, and weekend coverage. Travel and licensure reimbursements, insurance options, and per diem support provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating room nursing for travel assignments.
• Night shift availability and flexibility for 12-hour shifts.
• On-call responsibilities on a regular weekend schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive OR nursing care in a high-volume hospital.
• Support scrub and circulating roles across multiple OR specialties.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain documentation in Epic EMR.
• Float between units and facilities as needed.
• Assist with specimen handling and patient monitoring.

Skills

OR nursing

Night shift experience

On-call availability

Robotic-assisted procedures

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,231 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Start Date: 12/29/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN with a current MO or compact license, at least 2 years of recent specialty experience, and night shift availability.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care hospital operating room with a 74-bed facility
• Assignment is 13 weeks in length on night shift (3x12 hours, 18:45-07:15)
• Floating may be required between departments, units, and facilities within scope
• Patient ratios are 1:1 across days, nights, and weekends
• Weekend requirement is 8 shifts in a 6-week schedule, combination of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Holiday and Charge RN assignments may be assigned as needed
• Ambulatory OR, general OR, pediatric general OR, and trauma cases included
• Covers a wide range of procedures in gynecology, plastics, trauma, orthopedics, general surgery, endoscopy, urology, robotics, and ENT
• Uses Epic charting system
• Scrub color required is navy
• Responsibilities include assisting with comprehensive OR procedures in multiple specialties, specimen management, scrub and circulating duties, and adherence to safety protocols
• Must be comfortable with floating between units and facilities as needed
• First-time travelers are accepted for this role
• RTO (Requested Time Off) is limited to 7 days per contract
• No travel partners are allowed
• Free parking is available onsite
• Drug screening is required; positive or diluted results not cleared by MRO will require a 6-month wait before reapplying
• Completion of onboarding modules is required pre-start and annually
• Facility may offer the position without an interview

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration; both Kansas and Missouri licenses may be required for floating
• Minimum of 2 years recent specialty experience, with at least 1 full year in the past 12 months and no employment gaps greater than 90 days in the last year
• Proficient in a wide range of OR nursing skills, including blood product administration, cardiac monitoring, infection control, and robotic-assisted procedures
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred
• Two recent professional references required, with at least one supervisor-level or above and both from the past year
• Must be able to be on-call for one weekend every six weeks and one night per week
• Home address must be at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Pending licenses are not accepted
• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-642765. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.