RN-First Assistant - OR - Full Time - Days

Join a team that’s dedicated to excellence and compassion. As a valued Mercy Nurse, you’ll enjoy outstanding benefits and opportunities for growth.

• 💸 $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

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

Licensure:

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

Experience:

• Minimum 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

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.