Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Kalamazoo, MI
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Advance your surgical career with a top-rated OR Tech – CVOR Certified Surgical First Assistant travel job in Kalamazoo, MI (49007). This 13-week travel healthcare contract places you in a leading cardiovascular operating room (CVOR), collaborating with expert surgical teams and utilizing advanced medical technology. Kalamazoo is a prime destination for Michigan healthcare professionals, offering affordable living, vibrant culture, and access to scenic parks and lakes.

CVOR Surgical First Assistant Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel Contract – CVOR Surgical First Assistant
• Location: Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (Michigan healthcare jobs)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2500 - $2560
• Start Date: January 12, 2026
• End Date: April 13, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift; 4x10-hour (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM) or 5x8-hour (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
• Hours per Week: 40 guaranteed
• Call Requirement: 12-18 days/month
• Weekend Requirement: 2-3 weekends per month
• Unit: 20-5700 Surgery (CVOR focus)
• Orientation: 8 hours (includes annual modules)

Qualifications for CVOR Surgical First Assistant Jobs

• Active Michigan surgical technologist or nursing license (required for Michigan healthcare jobs)
• Minimum 1 year of recent CVOR experience (5 years preferred)
• Proficient in endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH)
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Accepts STFA (Surgical Technologist First Assistant) or RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) credentials
• Professional references required
• Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions considered)
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Previous travel healthcare experience strongly preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons in cardiac and vascular operating room procedures, including endoscopic vein harvesting
• Provide First Assist support for orthopedic, vascular, gynecological, thoracic, and general surgeries
• Participate in call rotation and scheduled weekend shifts
• Float to general surgery First Assist coverage as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (phlebotomy, radiology, pharmacy, transportation)
• Utilize advanced surgical technology, including XI robots and endovascular suites
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold patient safety standards

Why Choose Kalamazoo for Your Healthcare Career? Kalamazoo offers a supportive healthcare community, lively arts scene, excellent dining, and proximity to Michigan's scenic lakes and trails. Experience professional growth and quality of life in a city that blends small-town charm with big-city amenities.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as an OR Tech – CVOR Certified Surgical First Assistant in Kalamazoo, MI. Take the next step in your surgical career with this outstanding Michigan travel healthcare job opportunity!

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