RN
North Kansas City, Missouri
- Shift
- Nights
- Unit
- Med-Surg
Posted Sep 2
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Nights
- Nurse to patient
- 1:5–1:6
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Charge shifts
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
stated in this posting
Pay
We don’t have a pay range for this role yet.
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About this role
Summary
Join the Orthopedic/Med-Surg Trauma Team If youre a registered nurse (RN) looking for a dynamic and supportive environment where you can make a real difference, the North Kansas City Hospital Orthopedic/Med-Surg Trauma Unit is the place to be. With cutting-edge procedures, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, we offer a workplace where youll be challenged, supported, and inspired every day. We perform 80-100 elective procedures per week, including total hip and knee replacements, spinal fusions, discectomies, shoulder replacements, and more.
We also care for trauma patients in their med/surg recovery phase, treating injuries from motor vehicle accidents, falls, gunshot wounds, and other emergencies. We hold Advanced Certification in Total Hip and Knee Joint Replacement through The Joint Commission and are actively pursuing Advanced Certification for Spine Surgery. Supportive Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:5 on days, 1:6 on nights, with dedicated techs for patient support and charge nurses who are not in staffing.
Our nurses work directly with 40+ orthopedic surgeons and their residents, playing an integral role in shaping patient care plans and policies.
Summary
Under the direction of the Nurse Director/Patient Care Supervisor/Charge Nurse, patients and families are provided competent holistic care based on nursing process.
Experience
One year medical/surgical experience preferred
Special
Skills
One year orthopedic nursing experience preferred.
OTHER: Basic computer skills
LICENSE/CERT: Required: RN (Registered Nurse) State of Missouri, BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association)
Education
Required: Associates - Nursing, Preferred: Bachelors - Nursing
Sourced from a public job board.
Requirements
- RN State of Missouri
Place
- City
- North Kansas City, Missouri
- Median rent
- $1,188/mo
- Local household income
- $49,682/yr
- State price level
- 9% below the national average
- CMS overall rating
- 4 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
- Beds
- 385
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Missouri index 90.8, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
Workplace: NKC HEALTH.
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Worth asking
We can’t answer these from the listing we have. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
