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PRN Registered Nurse RN Surgery

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Research Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

Submit your application for PRN Registered Nurse RN Surgery position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient.

Posted Sep 12

Shift and hours
Self/preferential scheduling posted 4 weeks in advance Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for you to have predictability in your schedule
Unit and setting
Surgery / Operating Room · Hospital
License
RN license (RN) Registered Nurse
Term
Per Diem PRN Registered Nurse RN SurgeryPRN

Do you qualify?

License
(RN) Registered Nurse
Certification
Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment start dateAfter hire · must be obtained within 30 days of employment Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Education
Registered Nurse Diploma

What it pays

Tuition assistance
Offered
Loan repayment
Offered

Benefits

  • BenefitsComprehensive medical coverage with free telemedicine and free AirMed medical transportation
  • BenefitsDental, vision, life and disability coverage, FSAs, supplemental health plans, auto/home/pet insurance, identity theft, legal counseling, long-term care, and moving assistance
  • BenefitsFree counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeingFree counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • Benefits401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • BenefitsEmployee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stockEmployee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • BenefitsFertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistanceFamily support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
More benefits (36)
  • BenefitsReferral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planningReferral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • BenefitsConsumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer DiscountsConsumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • BenefitsRetirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnershipsRetirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • BenefitsEducation assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • BenefitsColleague recognition programColleague recognition program
  • BenefitsTime Away From Work Program (PTO, paid family leave, disability coverage, leaves of absence)Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • BenefitsEmployee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage based on incomeEmployee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Health insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Adoption assistance
  • Pet insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Family leave
  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • Prescription drug and behavioral health coverage
  • Free telemedicine services
  • Free AirMed medical transportation
  • Life and disability coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Supplemental health protection plans
  • Auto and home insurance
  • Identity theft protection
  • Legal counseling
  • Long-term care coverage
  • Moving assistance
  • Free counseling services and resources
  • 401(k) Plan with matching
  • Fertility and family building benefits with Progyny
  • Education assistance
  • Paid family leave

The role and schedule

Not in this role
Charge shifts
Day to day
Evaluate patients prior to surgery Evaluate patients prior to surgery
Day to day
Provide patient and family education surrounding procedure and peri-operative process Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process
Day to day
Assume responsibility for patient preparation including IV therapy, preoperative meds, and surgical site verification Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
Day to day
Participate in surgical site verification including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy
Day to day
Recognize and respond to patient emergencies Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
Day to day
Deliver patient-centered care managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
Day to day
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team of providers, surgeons, and surgical technologists Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team - consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more
Day to day
Apply nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to deliver care Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
Day to day
Assess patient condition, monitor throughout shift, and document changes and care provided Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
Day to day
Educate patients and families/caregivers about condition, treatment, and follow-up measures Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures
On call
Required during select non-business hours On-call is required during select non-business hours
Scheduling
Self-scheduling offered

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.

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Research Medical Center
Hospital
Research Medical Center
Address
2316 E MEYER BLVD, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64132
CMS rating
2 of 5 stars
Beds
306

About RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER

Your fit

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Introduction

Research Medical Center is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are you passionate about delivering patient-centered care? Submit your application for PRN Registered Nurse RN Surgery position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient.

Benefits

Research Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success let us contribute to yours! Whether you choose to focus on bedside care, a leadership or C-suite role, shape business and operational outcomes, or work to deliver clinical excellence behind the scenes in data science, case management or transfer centers. Unlock your potential at Research Medical Center!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Position Details

  • Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for you to have predictability in your schedule
  • Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff
  • Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning for you to do your best work with patient safety and workflow efficiency in the Operating Room
  • Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement
  • On-call is required during select non-business hours

What you will do in this role

  • Evaluate patients prior to surgery
  • Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process
  • Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
  • Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy
  • Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
  • Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more
  • Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
  • Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
  • Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures

What qualifications you will need

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • (RN) Registered Nurse
  • Registered Nurse Diploma

Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital. Our hospital offers an array of medical and health clinic services. This includes women's services offering obstetrics and fertility, an emergency room, and a trauma center. We offer a Stroke Center, a walk-in clinic, and orthopedics across three Kansas City locations. Our specialty care areas include a Chest Pain Center, Level I Trauma Center, Breast Care Center, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs, and Primary Stroke Center. We are one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas

Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility. We offer acute inpatient, day treatment, and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare. We treat adolescents, adults, and senior adults for emotional disorders, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors. We are committed to delivering our patients skilled compassionate care regardless of age or circumstance.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our PRN Registered Nurse RN Surgery opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

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

What's around it?

Research Medical Center · Kansas City, MO

Kansas City, MOFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent
$1,238/mo
Household income
$69,166/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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