RN-First Assistant - OR - Full Time - Days w/call

Mercy; Manchester (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Stay premium

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement plan

Shift differential

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Washington is seeking an Operating Room RN – First Assistant for a full-time, dayshift role in Missouri. The position requires coordinating intraoperative care, leading care teams, and upholding patient rights while aligning with Mercy’s mission.

We offer a $20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible RNs, Day-One medical/dental/vision, tuition reimbursement, PTO, retirement matching, and shift differentials. CNOR and RN-FA certification must be completed within 1 year.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Missouri.
• 2 years intraoperative experience as scrub and circulating nurse.
• 3+ years preferred.
• BLS/ACLS within 1 year of hire.
• CNOR and RN-First Assistant certifications within 1 year.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care with other departments.
• Uphold patient rights and confidentiality.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and evaluation of other caregivers.
• Demonstrate Mercy’s mission, values and guiding principles.

Skills

Intraoperative RN

First Assistant

Leadership

Education

BSN preferred

CNOR

RN-FA certification

Job description

Position Details:

Mercy Hospital Washington

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus for RNs!

Department: Operating Room – First Assistant

Status: Full-Time | 40 hrs/week

Shift: Days (4days/10hrs) with Call

Incentives & Benefits Include:

• $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for experienced RNs (select departments)
• Stay Premium Program – up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
• Education Assistance & $2,000 Annual Tuition Reimbursement
• Day-One Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO/Vacation Time
• Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
• Shift Differentials

Position Overview

The Operating Room RN – First Assistant utilizes the nursing process to deliver exceptional patient care while maintaining professional accountability for assigned patients. This role includes:

• Coordinating patient care in collaboration with other departments
• Ensuring patient rights and confidentiality are upheld
• Providing leadership, guidance, and evaluation of other caregivers
• Embodying Mercy’s mission, values, and guiding principles in all interactions

Qualifications

Licensure:

• Current RN Temporary Permit or RN License in the State of Missouri

Experience:

• 2 years of intraoperative experience as both scrub and circulating nurse
• 3+ years preferred

Certifications:

• BLS/ACLS – required within 1 year of hire
• CNOR & RN-First Assistant certification required within 1 year
• Preferred Certifications: CNOR, CRNFA

Education:

• BSN 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.

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