OR Surgical First Assistant
Petoskey, MI
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,026/weekOverview
- Start Date08/24/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Allied Health Professional (2 years)
- Surgical First Assistant (2 years)
Description
Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) - Temp Position
Location: Petoskey, Michigan
Shift: Days
Hours per Day: 12
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Support a full spectrum of surgical procedures including general elective surgeries and critical or life-saving operations.
- Work within a hospital that emphasizes cardiology, cancer, orthopedics, and neurosciences specialties.
- Strict attendance policy:
- Three absences or being more than 20 minutes late for scheduled shifts results in immediate termination.
- Exceptions considered for communicable diseases or hospitalization with supporting evidence.
- Policy effective starting 6/1/2024.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2+ years of Certified Surgical First Assist experience.
- Certification: NBSTSA or NCCT (interchangeable).
- Michigan license verification required.
- Skills checklist completed within one year of application is required for RN specialties.
- Physical copies of certifications required only if listed above.
- Full-time employees of the facility are not eligible for contract hire within six months of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Orthopedics, General Surgery, Endo-Vascular, Urgent Care, or Obstetrics.
Additional Information
- Hospital provides scrubs as dress code.
- Nonbillable initial 12 hours on bill rates over $40/hr.
- Overtime, holiday, and callback pay at 1.1x regular rates.
- Extension discount applies to initial extension.
- Local traveler policy reduces travel rate by 10% for those living within 35 miles of the facility.
Note: This summary excludes pay details and contact information per guidelines.
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Petoskey, MI
As a travel nurse in Petoskey, MI here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages may be slightly lower to match the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 77°F and lows of 56°F.
- Average winter highs of 29°F and lows of 15°F.
- Short term rentals may be available, but options could be limited due to the city's size and popularity as a tourist destination.
- Car friendliness is high, as the city is spread out and public transportation options are limited.
- The city has a relatively homogenous population with a majority of Caucasian residents.
- The age range is diverse, with a significant older population.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
- There is a small population of travel nurses due to the city's size.
- Plenty of locally owned shops, gourmet eateries, breweries, and distilleries to explore.
- Outdoor activities include visiting Petoskey State Park, Bear Valley Recreation Area, and enjoying the beaches along Little Traverse Bay.
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