OR RN First Assistant — Perioperative Care Leader

Mercy; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to join a collaborative surgical team. You will work side-by-side with surgeons to provide perioperative care, supporting patients before, during, and after surgery in a fast-paced environment.

This full-time RNFA role requires CNOR and RN-First Assistant training within one year of hire, with BLS/ACLS also within the first year.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Must have a minimum of perioperative nursing experience.
• CNOR and RN-First Assistant class required within one year of hire/transfer. BLS/ACLS required within first year.
• Demonstrates continued competence in assisting and in perioperative nursing.

Responsibilities

• Make a direct impact in the OR—every case, every day.
• Work side-by-side with surgeons to provide exceptional perioperative care.
• Use advanced clinical skills to support patients before, during, and after surgery.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

RN license

CNOR

RN‑First Assistant

BLS/ACLS

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to join a collaborative surgical team. You will work side-by-side with surgeons to provide perioperative care, supporting patients before, during, and after surgery in a fast-paced environment.

This full-time RNFA role requires CNOR and RN-First Assistant training within one year of hire, with BLS/ACLS also within the first year.