RN First Assist - Main Operating Room PRN

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy St. Louis Hospital is seeking an experienced RN First Assistant (RNFA) to join the Main Operating Room on a PRN basis.

The role provides perioperative nursing care and collaborates with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced surgical environment. Ideal candidates will have 1 year of perioperative nursing experience, active RN licensure, and current BLS/ACLS certification, with CNOR or RN-First Assistant training preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Join the Main Operating Room team at Mercy St. Louis Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center.
• Work alongside surgeons and multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Assist as RN First Assistant and provide perioperative nursing care as needed.

Skills

Perioperative nursing experience

RN licensure

BLS/ACLS certification

RN First Assistant experience

CNOR certification (preferred)

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

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.

RN First Assistant (RNFA) – Main Operating Room (PRN)

Mercy St. Louis Hospital

Seeking Experienced RNFA Candidates

About the Role

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

RN First Assistant (RNFA) – Main Operating Room (PRN)

Mercy St. Louis Hospital

Seeking Experienced RNFA Candidates

About the Role

Join the Main Operating Room team at Mercy St. Louis Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center providing advanced surgical care for patients of all ages, including pediatrics. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RN First Assistant to work alongside highly skilled surgeons and multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Service Lines (27 Operating Rooms)

Our Operating Room Is Organized Into Specialized Teams, Including

• General Surgery: General, Burn, Plastics, Bariatric, and Colorectal Surgery
• Women's & Urology Services: Gynecology (GYN), Genitourinary (GU/Urology), and Robotics
• Specialty Surgery: Orthopedic and Neurosurgery
• ENT Services: ENT, Oral and Maxillofacial (OMF), Dental, Pediatric, and Ophthalmology procedures

Why Mercy?

• Work at a nationally recognized Level I Trauma and Burn Center
• Diverse and complex surgical case mix
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to utilize and grow advanced RNFA skills

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

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• 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.