Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Lansing, MI
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs
$2,938/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel RNFA opportunity in Lansing, Michigan (48912) supporting high-acuity CVOR and cardiovascular surgery cases. Join a high-performing Cardiovascular Surgery (CV Surgery) Operating Room team as a Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) and collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia, perfusion, and perioperative staff across cardiac, thoracic, and vascular service lines.
Located in Lansing, MI, you’ll be based near the city’s vibrant downtown corridor with easy access to local restaurants, museums, and scenic parks and riverfront trails—ideal for recharging between shifts while working a rewarding travel nursing contract.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Job Title: Travel OR RN First Assist (RNFA) – CV Surgery / CVOR
- Location: Lansing, MI 48912 (Michigan healthcare job)
- Employment Type: Travel contract
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,440–$2,620/week
- Start Date: 03/03/2026
- End Date: 06/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Days, 4x10s (07:00–17:30)
- Shift Duration: 10-hour days
- Hours per Week: 40
- Weekend Rotation: 1 weekend every 4 weeks
- Call Requirements: 1 weekday night (Mon–Thu) every 4 weeks and 1 weekend of call per month
- Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics
- Typical Volume: 4–5 OR cases/day
RNFA Job Requirements (CVOR / CV Surgery)
- Experience: Acute hospital operating room experience as an RN First Assist (RNFA) required; 1 year preferred (first-time travelers welcome)
- License: Active Michigan RN license by start date (compact license not accepted)
- Certification: CRNFA (required)
- Required Skills: endoscopic vein harvesting and radial artery harvesting
- EMR: Epic experience preferred (training provided during orientation)
- Education: Ability to provide proof of high school-level education (required)
Key Responsibilities (Operating Room / Perioperative Nursing)
- Provide RN First Assist support for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular procedures in the CVOR
- Perform and support vessel harvesting techniques including endoscopic vein harvesting and radial artery harvesting, as applicable
- Maintain sterile technique, anticipate surgeon needs, and support efficient case flow from setup through closure
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary perioperative team to promote safe, high-quality intraoperative patient care
- Participate in the assigned call rotation and respond to urgent/emergent surgical needs
- Document intraoperative care per facility standards (Epic preferred)
Apply now to learn more about this Travel RNFA CVOR contract in Lansing, MI (48912).
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
2 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare - PH Division
About Lansing, MI
As a travel nurse in Lansing, MI here's what you should know:- Lansing's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 82°F and winter lows are around 16°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Lansing and can be found with relative ease.
- Lansing is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options include buses operated by the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA).
- Lansing has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies due to the region's flora.
- There is a significant population of travel nurses in the area.
- Lansing offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and breweries.
- It also has a vibrant music scene and is home to various sports activities and outdoor recreational opportunities such as biking and paddling.
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