RN First Assistant - Perioperative OR Nurse | $10k Sign-On

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to join a collaborative surgical team. You’ll work side‑by‑side with surgeons to provide exceptional perioperative care, using advanced clinical skills before, during, and after surgery.

This full‑time role requires CNOR and RN-First Assistant training within one year, active Missouri RN licensure, and perioperative nursing experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative care in collaboration with surgeons.
• Assist during surgical procedures as RNFA.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality; ensure sound nursing judgment.

Skills

RN First Assistant

Perioperative nursing

Clinical teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Tools

CNOR

RN-First Assistant class

BLS/ACLS

Job description

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to join a collaborative surgical team. You’ll work side‑by‑side with surgeons to provide exceptional perioperative care, using advanced clinical skills before, during, and after surgery.

This full‑time role requires CNOR and RN-First Assistant training within one year, active Missouri RN licensure, and perioperative nursing experience.