Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive insurance

retirement plans

tuition assistance

paid time off

community engagement opportunities

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic seeks an RN First Assist to provide specialized perioperative care as part of the surgical team, working alongside surgeons during procedures to deliver intraoperative patient care and support anesthesia.

You will perform preoperative assessments, monitor patient responses, advocate for safety, and contribute to operating room efficiency within a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Requires an RN license with 2-5 years of experience and a nursing diploma or associate’s degree.
• Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree and certifications such as Certified First Assistant, CNOR, or Certified RN First Assist.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intraoperative patient care.
• perform preoperative assessments.
• analyze assessment data.
• communicate patient outcomes.
• Contribute to operating room efficiency.
• monitor patient responses.
• administer medications.
• develop individualized care plans.
• Participate in professional development.
• incorporate research into practice.
• advocate for patient safety.
• provide education to patients and families.

Education

Nursing diploma or Associate's degree

RN license

2-5 years of experience

BSN (preferred)

CNOR or Certified RN First Assist (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview

The RN First Assist provides specialized perioperative care as part of the surgical team, working alongside surgeons during procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intraoperative patient care.
• perform preoperative assessments.
• analyze assessment data.
• communicate patient outcomes.
• Contribute to operating room efficiency.
• monitor patient responses.
• administer medications.
• develop individualized care plans.
• Participate in professional development.
• incorporate research into practice.
• advocate for patient safety.
• provide education to patients and families.

Qualifications & Skills

• Requires an RN license with 2-5 years of experience, a nursing diploma or associate's degree.
• Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree and certifications such as Certified First Assistant, CNOR, or Certified RN First Assist.

Additional Info

The role emphasizes collaboration, ethical practice, and professional growth within a supportive healthcare environment.

Benefits

• comprehensive insurance
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• paid time off
• community engagement opportunities

Note

The position is ongoing, with a focus solely on role responsibilities, qualifications, and key duties without mention of specific employment terms.