BJC HealthCare·Shiloh, Illinois
The Registered Nurse First Assist performs an expanded perioperative role by working alongside surgeons to provide direct patient care during surgical procedures. They are responsible for developing and managing individual plans of care, monitoring patient responses, and collaborating with the surgical team to ensure efficient and safe outcomes.
Memorial Shiloh - Operating Room FT Days (with call requirements) 40 Minute Call Arrival Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for Externals BSN Differential CNOR Certification Competitive Pay Benefits Eligible Additional Preferred Requirements BSN Degree
Memorial Hospital Belleville is an acute care hospital offering medical and surgical services plus critical and emergency care including Children’s at Memorial for pediatric emergency care.
It provides patients a full complement of diagnostic and treatment services as well as heart and vascular care.
Memorial, offering medical and surgical services plus critical care, is an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care and is designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
In addition, Memorial Belleville recently was accredited by the American College of Radiology as a designated Lung Cancer Screening Center.
Since 2008, it has been designated as a Magnet®-recognized organization for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Memorial Hospital Shiloh, a 94-bed, all-private suite hospital was recognized with Magnet status in 2018 and provides emergency care, labor & delivery, nursery, medical and surgical services plus critical care.
Perioperative Services provides care and support services for the surgical and gastroenterology patients.
Perioperative services provides care for the adult and pediatric patients throughout the continuum of their Perioperative stay.
Procedures may be performed on both inpatient and outpatient adult surgical and gastroenterology patients.
Role Purpose Performs an expanded perioperative role as a first assistant to surgeons during surgical procedures in the operating room. RNFA works alongside the surgeon to provide direct patient care. Works as a professional colleague with the perioperative team and collaborates with the patient-designated support person, and other health care providers when making decisions to plan care.
Benefits: and Legal Statement
The position requires a nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing and 2-5 years of relevant experience. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and professional certifications such as CNOR and Certified First Assistant.
Market context
Registered Nurse First Assist positions in Illinois are typically tied to surgical services and favor candidates with solid operating room experience, an active RN license, and familiarity with perioperative workflows. Competition is often strongest for applicants who bring a BSN and credentials such as CNOR or Certified First Assistant, along with the required 2-5 years of relevant experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your certification status and recent first-assist experience before applying.