Cardiovascular Surgery RN First Assistant
Lansing, MI
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: RNFA - Cardiovascular Surgery Department

Location: Lansing, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)
• Department: Cardiovascular Surgery (Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular surgeries)
• Surgeons: 2 Cardiothoracic surgeons, 3 Vascular surgeons
• Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the OR for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeries
  • Experienced in endoscopic vein harvesting and radial artery harvesting
  • Participate in OR call schedule

Work Schedule

• Shift: 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (07:00 - 17:30)
• Weekend Rotation: 1 in 4 weekends
• Call Requirements: 1 in 4 weekdays (Monday-Thursday nights) and 1 weekend per month
• Floating: Not applicable

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)
• Required Certification: CRNFA
• Acute Hospital OR experience required
• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year preferred (facility accepts first-time travelers)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Required Certifications

• CRNFA (Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Current, American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - As applicable
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit and job specifics

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID
• Social Security Card
• E-Verify
• Background Checks (within 30 days of assignment start):

  • 7-year address history
  • Social Security Number Trace
  • National Criminal History Search (7 years)
  • National Sex Offender Database Search
  • FACIS Level 3 Search
  • Education Verification
• State License: Current Michigan RN license (verified within 30 days of start)
• Physical Exam: Within 12 months of start, must note latex sensitivity
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen with THC within 30 days of start
• Immunizations and Health Requirements:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity verification
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination or declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or declination (during flu season)
• Fit Mask OSHA Respirator Form completed at least 1 week prior to start
• Facility-specific modules and acknowledgements completed as required

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 from previous employers
• Resume: Current with at least 7 years of work history
• Skills Checklist and Competency Exams as applicable

This position is suitable for RNs with acute OR experience who are comfortable assisting in complex cardiovascular surgeries and meeting call requirements. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.