RN-First Assistant - OR - Full Time - Days

Job Description

Mercy Hospital Washington 💰 $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for RNs!

Department : Operating Room – First Assistant

Status : Full-Time | 40 hrs / week

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

🌟 Why Choose Mercy?

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

Incentives & Benefits Include :

💸 $10,000 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

🌅 New Weekend Option Differential : $20 RN

🏥 Position Overview

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

🎯 Qualifications

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

📩 Interested?

For additional information, contact :

Jamie Blair – Recruiter, Mercy Hospital Washington

📧 Jamie.Blair@mercy.net