<p>An acute care facility in Manhattan, Kansas is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse for immediate placement. This OR-focused role centers on orthopedic surgical cases, with primary exposure to Zimmer and Arthrex implant systems — making it an ideal fit for an RN who has built real scrub and circulating proficiency in joint and orthopedic procedures. The position offers day-shift, eight-hour scheduling in a structured acute care environment in the heart of the Flint Hills region of Kansas.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Pay rate of $31.35 per hour, commensurate with experience</li> <li>Day-shift schedule — 8-hour shifts, no overnight rotation</li> <li>Immediate start available</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Acute care facility setting with an active surgical program</li> <li>OR caseload weighted toward orthopedic surgery, including procedures utilizing Zimmer and Arthrex implant and instrumentation systems</li> <li>Day-shift, 8-hour schedule providing consistent, predictable hours</li> <li>Immediate opening — expedited credentialing and onboarding expected</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Kansas RN license or licensure through a compact state required</li> <li>Minimum one year of Operating Room experience required, with demonstrated orthopedic surgical focus</li> <li>Hands-on familiarity with Zimmer and Arthrex implant systems required</li> <li>Current BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association required</li> <li>Must be able to satisfy a criminal background check as required by state law for this type of employment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Manhattan, Kansas — known locally as the "Little Apple" — sits at the confluence of the Big Blue and Kansas rivers in the scenic Flint Hills, offering a welcoming small-city lifestyle with a strong sense of community anchored by Kansas State University. The area features affordable cost of living, excellent public schools, abundant outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, and fishing, and a lively arts and dining scene that punches well above its size. Wichita and Kansas City are both within reasonable driving distance for weekend travel or major-airport access.</p>