Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Kansas
Registered Nurse Operating Room jobs in Kansas are in steady demand, concentrated in hospital systems and surgical centers across Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka. Large employers such as The University of Kansas Health System, Ascension Via Christi, and Stormont Vail Health anchor consistent hiring at every level from new graduate to lead circulator. The most active openings center on perioperative care, scrub roles, and first-assist positions. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- Pittsburg, Kansas
- Nursing
- Nursing
- Regular
- Full-time
- Mercy Hospital Pittsburg
- JR262615
Job Description
Find your calling at Mercy!
Overview:Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Position Details:
Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Qualifications:
Required Education: Nursing Degree from an accredited school
License: Current RN license in our state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements
Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association
Incentives:
Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year
Relocation Assistance up to $3,000 per policy
Stay Premium Program- up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
PTO/Vacation Time
Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
Shift Differentials
Referral Bonus Opportunity
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
- Pittsburg, Kansas
- Nursing
- Nursing
- Regular
- Full-time
- Mercy Hospital Pittsburg
- JR262615
Job Description
Find your calling at Mercy!
Overview:Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Position Details:
Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Qualifications:
Required Education: Nursing Degree from an accredited school
License: Current RN license in our state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements
Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association
Incentives:
Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year
Relocation Assistance up to $3,000 per policy
Stay Premium Program- up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
PTO/Vacation Time
Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
Shift Differentials
Referral Bonus Opportunity
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
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What Kansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse operating room jobs across Kansas.
- Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Kansas State Board of Nursing
- Current BLS certification and ACLS certification required by most surgical employers
- Minimum one to two years of perioperative or scrub nursing experience preferred
- CNOR certification valued and often required for senior or lead operating room roles
- Ability to perform circulating and scrubbing duties across multiple surgical specialties
- Familiarity with sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and EMR documentation systems
Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered nurse operating room in Kansas?
You must hold an active registered nurse license from the Kansas State Board of Nursing, which requires completing an accredited nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Kansas participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so compact-state licenses may transfer. Most Kansas employers then require perioperative-specific training, either through an employer-run OR internship or completion of AORN's Periop 101 program, before allowing independent practice in the operating room.
How much do registered nurse operating rooms make in Kansas?
Registered nurse operating rooms in Kansas earn a median of about $79,320 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,180 for the lowest 10% to over $100,840 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire registered nurse operating rooms in Kansas?
Kansas registered nurse operating room roles are posted by American Traveler, HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, and Surgery Ventures and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Kansas's largest hospital systems and independent surgical centers drive the majority of consistent perioperative hiring across the state.
Which Kansas cities have the most registered nurse operating room jobs?
Overland Park, Wichita, and Manhattan lead Kansas for registered nurse operating room openings. Wichita dominates because it is home to the state's largest concentration of hospital systems and specialty surgical centers, while Kansas City and Topeka carry significant volume through major academic medical centers and regional referral hospitals that run high-throughput surgical programs year-round.
How can I get hired as a registered nurse operating room in Kansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a new-graduate perioperative residency or OR internship, which large Kansas employers such as The University of Kansas Health System and Ascension Via Christi run specifically to train nurses without operating room backgrounds. Candidates coming from surgical step-down, procedural sedation, or PACU roles have the strongest lateral case. Holding CNOR eligibility or completing AORN's Periop 101 before applying signals readiness and gives new applicants a measurable edge over other candidates.
Where can I find and apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in Kansas?
You can find and apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kansas openings across hospital systems, surgical centers, and specialty practices. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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