RN First Assistant – Lead Complex Surgeries in OR

Mercy; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition support

Job summary

Mercy St. Louis Hospital is seeking an experienced RN First Assistant (RNFA) for the Main Operating Room. Join a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center team providing advanced surgical care with a fast-paced environment and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The role requires RN licensure, at least 1 year perioperative nursing experience, and certifications (BLS/ACLS within the first year); CNOR or RN-First Assistant certification is preferred. Mercy offers a sign-on bonus and robust benefits.

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

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons as an RN First Assistant in the Main Operating Room.
• Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams and other departments.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of information and ensure quality perioperative care.

Skills

RN First Assistant

Perioperative nursing

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Mercy St. Louis Hospital is seeking an experienced RN First Assistant (RNFA) for the Main Operating Room. Join a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center team providing advanced surgical care with a fast-paced environment and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The role requires RN licensure, at least 1 year perioperative nursing experience, and certifications (BLS/ACLS within the first year); CNOR or RN-First Assistant certification is preferred. Mercy offers a sign-on bonus and robust benefits.