Travel Nurse RN - First Assist
St. Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Travel RNFA (Operating Room) - Saint Louis, Missouri

Position Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) / Complex OR
• Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days, 4 x 10-hour shifts, Monday to Friday
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours
• Call Requirements: Required; details to be discussed during interview
• Weekend/Holiday: No weekends, no holidays, no call on weekends

Required Qualifications

• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, CNOR, CSFA
• Experience: Minimum 2+ years in OR specialty (highest required)
• Skills:

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficient in navigating multiple computer systems (EMR: EPIC)
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to provide quality care in the OR setting
  • Able to assist with General Surgery, Genitourinary (GU), and Orthopedic procedures
• Preferred: Experience scrubbing preferred

Role Summary

• Assist surgeons during procedures including suturing and wound closure
• Support multiple staff on leave and collaborate with newly added surgeons
• Work independently and as part of a team in a surgical environment

Work Environment

• Unit: Operating Room
• Patient Type: Surgical patients (General, GU, Orthopedic)
• Dress Code: Black scrubs provided by facility for OR

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1 (exemptions require approval)
• Facility uses EPIC electronic medical records system
• No weekend or holiday shifts; call requirements apply on weekdays

This opportunity is ideal for experienced OR nurses seeking a travel assignment with a reputable healthcare system in a vibrant city setting.