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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Operating Room Environmental Services Attendant
Location: OLATHE MEDICAL CENTER - 15142004
Workdays/shifts: Afternoon/evenings - varying days. More details will be provided during the interview process.
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay Range: $17.00 per hour - $21.99 per hour
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
What You’ll Do: As an Operating Room Environmental Services Attendant at Sodexo, you are a hygiene hero and planet protector. You will deliver a high-quality cleaning service to create a safe and healthy environment. Your passion for cleaning has a positive impact on the patients and hospital staff that you support.
Responsibilities include:
- Clean and maintain specified areas within the Perioperative Suites. Follow hospital regulations/policies regarding cleaning, biohazard waste disposal, linen distribution, restocking and communication with ancillary departments as needed.
- May be called to assist in an OR suite with limited patient care, i.e., assisting with moving, transporting, or aiding the RN Circulator with limited patient contact.
- Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
- Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.
What You Bring:
- Successful candidates will be team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and nurturers of a healthy/safe working environment for all.
- No previous experience required
- Additional Requirements: Not Applicable (N/A)
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What We Offer:
- Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life’s important moments.
- Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career
- Full array of benefits that support you and your family’s wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.
- In addition to Sodexo’s standard, some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free “shift” meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.
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Overall, Sodexo strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candidates are applying for. However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about Sodexo’s benefit offerings during the interview process.
Who we are:
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace culture and belonging as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please complete this form.
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
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 Voyage Health, Ascension, and Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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, Manhattan, and Lenexa 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.
Are there remote registered nurse operating room jobs in Kansas?
Yes, but they're rare. Operating room nursing is inherently hands-on and almost entirely on-site, so remote work is not a realistic option for the core role. About 0% of registered nurse operating room openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions typically involve perioperative education, clinical documentation review, or utilization management rather than direct patient care.
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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