GHR Healthcare logo

OR | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareKansas City, KSTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Kansas City, KS
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Aug 4, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$56.11
Weekly
$2,020
Yearly (full-time)
$105,040
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
8/30/2026

This job pays about $56.11/hour — 47% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kansas ($38.14/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kansas right now

  • 534 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kansas from 6 agencies, 15 of them in Kansas City.
  • Pay in these listings: $16.93 – $108/hour, median $55.42/hour.
  • Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Kansas: $38.14/hour ($79,331/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($60.41/hour across 184 jobs).

All Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kansas →

Job description

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Kansas City, KS

Join a 13-week travel nurse assignment in Kansas City, Kansas, as an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse supporting a busy perioperative team.

Bring your operating room expertise to a dynamic 13-week travel assignment in Kansas City, Kansas. This role offers the chance to work in a busy surgical environment supporting a wide range of procedures while collaborating with a skilled perioperative team. Kansas City is a vibrant Midwest metro known for its strong hospital community, convenient access to city amenities, and a great mix of dining, culture, and entertainment.

Travel Nurse Job Details

  • Type: Travel RN
  • Specialty: Operating Room / Perioperative Nursing
  • Location: Kansas City, KS 66160
  • Start Date: 8/30/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour nights, 3 shifts per week, Tuesday through Thursday, 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM
  • Hours Per Week: 36
  • On-Call: Required as needed
  • Floating: May float to all ORs
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 - $2,130

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

  • Active Kansas RN license or Compact RN license
  • AHA BLS certification
  • At least 1 year of recent Operating Room nursing experience required
  • Proficiency in one or more of the following surgical specialties: ENT, neurosurgery, or surgical oncology
  • Ability to work night shifts and participate in on-call coverage as needed
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability in a fast-paced surgical setting
  • Prior Level I trauma experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, high-quality nursing care throughout the perioperative process
  • Assist with surgical cases including ENT, neurosurgical, and oncology procedures
  • Prepare the operating room, maintain sterile technique, and support seamless case flow
  • Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures in accordance with OR standards
  • Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical techs to deliver excellent patient outcomes
  • Adapt to floating assignments across OR areas as needed
  • Respond to on-call needs and support coverage when scheduled

Apply now for this Kansas City travel nursing opportunity and take the next step in your OR RN career today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Applying is free. ReferHire lists openings from staffing agencies; when you are hired through our link, the agency may pay us a referral fee. It never reduces your pay. Never pay anyone for a job offer.