Registered Nurse First Assistant (Perioperative)

Mercy; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy in Missouri is seeking an RN First Assistant for its Main Operating Room. You will provide expert perioperative nursing care and direct first‑assist support during surgical procedures, collaborating closely with surgeons and the OR team.

You will handle tissue, retraction, hemostasis, and suturing while maintaining sterile technique and patient safety. The role also includes pre- and post-op assessments, documenting intraoperative care, and contributing to ongoing quality improvement in a

Qualifications

• Perioperative nursing care and direct first‑assist support during procedures.
• Sterile technique to maintain patient safety in the OR.
• Collaborate with surgeons and OR team throughout surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care and first‑assist support during surgical procedures.
• Perform tissue handling, retraction, hemostasis, and suturing with strict sterile technique.
• Complete thorough pre- and post-op assessments and document intraoperative care.
• Support continuous quality improvement in the operating room.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

First assist duties

Sterile technique

Tissue handling

Hemostasis

Team collaboration

Job description

As an RN First Assist in Mercy’s Main Operating Room, you’ll provide expert perioperative nursing care and direct first‑assist support during surgical procedures. You’ll collaborate closely with surgeons and the OR team, performing tasks such as tissue handling, retraction, hemostasis, and suturing while maintaining strict sterile technique and patient safety. You’ll complete thorough pre- and post-op assessments, document intraoperative care, and support continuous quality improvement. At Mercy, you’ll work in a compassionate, team‑driven environment with strong support for professional growth and ongoing education.