RN-First Assistant

Join Our Team as an RN-First Assistant in the Operating Room!

Location: Mercy Hospital Washington

Status: Full-Time | 40 hrs/week

Shift: Days with Call (2 Days - 8 hours & 2 Days - 12 hours)

Exciting Opportunity: Enjoy a $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for experienced RNs!

Find your calling at Mercy! As an RN-First Assistant in the Operating Room, you will play a vital role in providing specialized nursing care. Your expertise will ensure patient safety and uphold confidentiality while collaborating with various departments.

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Utilize the nursing process to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Maintain professional accountability for the care of assigned patients.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care provided by other caregivers.
• Coordinate patient care in collaboration with other departments.
• Uphold patient rights and confidentiality.
• Embody Mercy’s mission, values, and service standards in all interactions.

At Mercy, we value our team members and offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:

• $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for experienced RNs (select departments)
• Stay Premium Program – earn up to $8/hour based on years of 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

We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

• 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
• 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!

Keywords:

RN, Registered Nurse, First Assistant, RNFA, Operating Room, Surgical First Assistant, CNOR, Healthcare, Patient Care, Surgery