RN First Assistant – OR in Level I Trauma Center

Mercy; Bellefontaine Neighbors (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Mercy St. Louis Hospital is seeking an experienced RN First Assistant for the Main Operating Room. You will support surgeons and multidisciplinary teams in a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center, delivering high‑quality perioperative care across a broad case mix.

This full‑time days role offers a $10,000 sign‑on bonus, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package. You’ll have opportunities to advance RNFA skills in a fast‑paced surgical environment while aligning with Mercy’s

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for assigned patients.
• Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments.
• Works in a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center environment.
• Supports surgeons and multidisciplinary teams in the Main Operating Room.

Skills

RN First Assistant

Perioperative nursing

BLS/ACLS

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Mercy St. Louis Hospital is seeking an experienced RN First Assistant for the Main Operating Room. You will support surgeons and multidisciplinary teams in a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center, delivering high‑quality perioperative care across a broad case mix.

This full‑time days role offers a $10,000 sign‑on bonus, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package. You’ll have opportunities to advance RNFA skills in a fast‑paced surgical environment while aligning with Mercy’s