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

Advance your surgical career with a high-demand Operating Room (OR) Tech – CVOR Certified Surgical First Assistant travel job in Kalamazoo, Michigan (ZIP 49007). This 13-week travel healthcare assignment places you in a state-of-the-art surgical department, supporting a variety of procedures including cardiac, vascular, orthopedic, neuro, and trauma surgeries. Kalamazoo is a top destination for Michigan healthcare professionals, offering a vibrant downtown and welcoming community.

Travel Surgical First Assistant Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel Contract – Operating Room (OR) Tech / CVOR Surgical First Assistant
• Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan (ZIP 49007) – Michigan healthcare jobs
• Start Date: February 23, 2026
• End Date: May 25, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shifts, 4x10-hour (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
• Hours per Week: 40 (Guaranteed)
• Call Requirement: 12-18 days/month
• Weekend Requirement: 2-3 weekends per month
• Orientation: 8 hours
• Flu Vaccine: Required (medical exemptions accepted)
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2,490 - $2,670

Qualifications for CVOR Surgical First Assistant Jobs

• Active Michigan surgical technologist license
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a CVOR Surgical First Assistant or RNFA
• Proficient in endoscopic vein harvesting and cardiac surgical procedures
• Experience in Level I trauma center preferred
• BLS certification required
• Professional references required
• Ability to float to general department first assist coverage (including ortho, vascular, gyn, thoracic, and general surgeries)
• Previous travel healthcare experience strongly preferred

Key Responsibilities – Operating Room Tech / Surgical First Assistant

• Assist surgeons in cardiac, vascular, orthopedic, neuro, trauma, and general surgical procedures
• Perform endoscopic vein harvesting with proficiency
• Provide first assist support in the operating room (OR) across multiple specialties
• Participate in call rotation and weekend coverage as scheduled
• Float to other surgical specialties as needed for clinical support
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including phlebotomy, radiology, pharmacy, and transportation
• Utilize advanced surgical equipment such as XI robots and endovascular suites
• Maintain compliance with facility policies and required training modules

Discover rewarding travel surgical technologist jobs in Michigan and experience the energy of Kalamazoo while advancing your healthcare career in a supportive, innovative environment. Apply now to join our surgical team and make a difference in Michigan healthcare!

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