RN First Assistant – OR in Level I Trauma Center (Sign-On)

Mercy; Crestwood (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available

Job summary

Mercy St. Louis Hospital is seeking an experienced RN First Assistant (RNFA) to join the Main Operating Room team. This full-time, day-shift position offers an opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center, supporting surgeons and multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced surgical environment.

The role requires 1 year of perioperative nursing experience, active RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS within the first year. CNOR or RN-First Assistant certification is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care in the operating room.
• Maintains professional accountability for patient care for assigned patients.
• Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers.
• Coordinates patient care in collaboration with other departments.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Active RN license in state of practice

BLS/ACLS within first year

CNOR RN-First Assistant preferred

Job description

Mercy St. Louis Hospital is seeking an experienced RN First Assistant (RNFA) to join the Main Operating Room team. This full-time, day-shift position offers an opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center, supporting surgeons and multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced surgical environment.

The role requires 1 year of perioperative nursing experience, active RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS within the first year. CNOR or RN-First Assistant certification is preferred.