RN-First Assistant - full time - Mercy Jefferson

Mercy; Columbia (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO, is hiring a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to join a collaborative surgical team. You will work side-by-side with surgeons to provide advanced perioperative care in a fast-paced environment.

This full-time RNFA role requires CNOR and RN-First Assistant training within one year, RN licensure, and perioperative nursing experience. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available, with Mercy's mission-driven culture and strong team support.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons in the operating room as a Nurse First Assistant.
• Provide perioperative patient care before, during, and after surgery.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to maintain patient safety and quality of care.
• Demonstrate continuing competence in perioperative nursing.

Education

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.

Position Details:

• New Sign on Bonus - $10,000
• Nurse - First Assistant
• 40 hours per week, Days
• Mercy Hospital Jefferson
• Festus, MO 63028

Make a direct impact in the OR—every case, every day.

We’re seeking an experienced, motivated

Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)

to join a collaborative surgical team where expertise and teamwork truly matter. In this role, you’ll work side‑by‑side with surgeons to provide exceptional perioperative care, using advanced clinical skills to support patients before, during, and after surgery.

This is a full‑time opportunity for an RNFA who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, values high standards of care, and wants to be part of a supportive, mission‑driven team. If you’re looking for a role where your skills are trusted, your voice is valued, and your work makes a meaningful difference—this is it.

Qualifications:

Education:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Licensure:

Active RN licensure in the state of practice.

Experience:

Must have a minimum of perioperative nursing experience.

Certifications:

CNOR and RN-First Assistant class required within one year of hire/transfer. BLS/ACLS required within first year.

Other:

Demonstrates continued competence in assisting and in perioperative nursing.

Preferred:

CNOR Certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

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.