RN First Assist - Main Operating Room PRN

Mercy; Affton (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy St Louis Hospital is seeking an RN First Assist for the Main Operating Room on a PRN basis. The role requires perioperative nursing experience, RN licensure in the state, and BLS/ACLS within the first year. Preference for CNOR or RN-First Assistant certification.

The Main OR is a Level I Trauma Center with multiple specialty teams and robotic capabilities, offering opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive patient care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure: Active RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year perioperative nursing experience.
• Certifications: BLS/ACLS within first year.
• Other: Demonstrates continued competence in assisting and perioperative nursing.
• Preferred: CNOR and/or RN-First Assistant certification class.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients.
• Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
• Performs duties and responsibilities consistent with Mercy Service Standards.

Skills

Nursing process

Perioperative nursing

BLS/ACLS

CNOR (preferred)

RN licensure

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Robotic surgery tools

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Mercy St Louis Hospital

RN First Assist, Main Operating Room- PRN

Seeking experience!

Who We Are

The Main Operating Room at Mercy St. Louis Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center, delivering high-quality surgical care to patients of all ages, including pediatrics.

• 27 Operating Rooms
• Seven specialty teams, including:
  • General Surgery
  • Gynecologic Surgery
  • Urologic Surgery
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
• Four state-of-the-art surgical robots

At Mercy, we believe careers should align not only with your skills, but also with your heart. We support individuality, purpose, and professional growth—and we’re proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare Magazine as one of the “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Licensure: Active RN licensure in the state of practice.
Experience: Must have a minimum of 1-year perioperative nursing experience.
Certifications: BLS/ACLS required within first year.
Other: Demonstrates continued competence in assisting and in perioperative nursing.
Preferred: CNOR certification and/or RN-First Assistant certification class preferred

Why Mercy?

• From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.