RN First Assistant - Operating Room
Allegan, MI
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Operating Room RN First Assist (RNFA) – 13-week Travel Contract – Allegan, MI (49010)

Operating Room RN First Assist (RNFA) travel role in Allegan, MI — 13-week contract. RNFA with ACLS/BLS and EPIC experience preferred. Apply now for this perioperative nursing opportunity in West Michigan.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,310 – $2,480
• Location: Allegan, MI (49010) — West Michigan travel nursing
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: April 13, 2026
• Shift: Day shifts, 4x9-hour (07:00 – 16:00)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
• Call / Weekend: No call and no weekend requirement
• Floating: May float to pre/post-op or Beacon Dowagiac for surgical cases on Mondays

Who We’re Looking For (RN / RNFA / Perioperative Nurse)

• Minimum 1 year of RN First Assist (RNFA) experience required
• Registered Nurse license (pending accepted; must apply within 24 hours of offer)
• Required certifications: RNFA, ACLS, BLS
• EPIC charting experience required
• Previous charge experience required; community hospital experience preferred
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility (local candidates not accepted)
• COVID-19 and flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Ability to complete up to 8 hours of pre-start onboarding modules

Primary Responsibilities (Operating Room / First Assist / Surgical Nurse)

• Provide RN first assist coverage in the operating room for a variety of surgical cases, including CVOR, ambulatory surgery, acute hospital OR, endoscopy/laparoscopic, and general surgery
• Function as a perioperative nurse and first assistant during complex and routine procedures
• Float to pre-op and post-op units or affiliate hospital sites based on surgical volume and staffing needs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including surgeons, anesthesiology, and rapid response teams
• Care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations with professionalism and clinical reliability
• Complete required onboarding and compliance modules prior to start

Experience the charm of Allegan while advancing your travel nursing and perioperative career. This Operating Room RN First Assist (RNFA) role is ideal for experienced surgical nurses looking for a supportive community hospital environment in Michigan.

Ready to join our surgical team? Apply now to be considered for this RNFA travel nursing opportunity in Allegan, MI — or contact us for more details about this Operating Room / Perioperative nursing position.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.