Travel OR RN

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

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN with general OR and trauma experience for a 13-week day shift assignment requiring a Missouri or compact RN license.

• Operating Room unit in a hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday (5x8.5 hours, 6:45-15:15)
• Rotating weekend shifts required as determined by department
• On-call requirement of 1-2 weekdays per week and 2 weekends per 13-week assignment
• Regular floating required between departments, units and facilities as needed
• Epic EMR experience required

• Active RN license (Missouri or compact) required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent in-specialty experience required, with no employment gaps greater than 90 days in the past year
• General OR and trauma experience required
• Both Kansas and Missouri licenses or compact license must be in hand at time of consideration due to floating requirements
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Two professional references required, one from a supervisor and one from a charge RN, both from within the past year

• Perform surgical procedures across specialties including general surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, urology, trauma, and robotics
• Experience with equipment such as cell saver, electrosurgical units, and fiber optic light sources is utilized
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• Maximum RTO of 7 days, which must be finalized at time of consideration
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Employees with 18 months of tenure require a 3-month break in service before returning as a traveler
• Former permanent employees of BJC or Saint Luke's must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Travel partners are not accepted for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-767354. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Operating Room

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.