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Registered Nurse OR

Ascension·Wichita, Kansas

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Execute scrub and circulator functions to support surgical procedures, including instrumentation handling and real-time communication. Oversee the preparation and sterilization of surgical rooms and equipment while ensuring patient safety and clinical outcomes.

We Are Hiring Location

  • Wichita,
  • KS
  • Facility: Ascension Via Christi St.
  • Joseph
  • Specialty:
  • Surgical
  • Services
  • Schedule: Evenings |
  • Full-time
  • Sign-on
  • Bonus: $7,500 What You Will Do Execute scrub functions, including selection and sterile handling of instrumentation and supplies. Execute circulator functions, including monitoring, documentation, and real-time communication. Partner with surgeons to facilitate hemostasis, suturing, wound exposure, and optimal patient positioning. Oversee the preparation and sterilizations of rooms, surgical instruments, and high-tech equipment. Deliver nursing care while maintaining a focus on safety, sterility, and clinical outcomes.
  • What
  • You
  • Will
  • Need
  • Licensure /
  • Certification /
  • Registration: Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing required.
  • One or more of the following required: Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire. Additional Preferences OR circulator experience required Why Join Our Team Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees.
  • To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Requirements

Requires a valid Registered Nurse license from the Kansas Board of Nursing and a diploma from an accredited nursing school. BLS and ACLS certifications must be obtained within specific timeframes post-hire, with OR circulator experience preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • Sterilization
  • Nursing Care
  • Patient Positioning
  • Clinical Outcomes
  • Suturing
  • Scrub Functions
  • Hemostasis
  • Wound Exposure
  • Circulator Functions
  • Sterile Handling

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Wichita, Kansas
Posted
Jun 16, 2026
Closes
Jul 9, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Ascension

Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all. Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025,...

Salary listed on 270 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Kansas OR nurses are in steady demand

Operating room nursing in Kansas is typically competitive because hospitals look for candidates with current RN licensure, strong perioperative skills, and the ability to complete BLS and Advanced Life Support certifications on schedule after hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time comparing the original job description, then confirm your Kansas Board of Nursing license status and prepare examples of OR teamwork and patient-safety experience before applying.

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