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Certified Surgical First Assistant
Petoskey, Michigan
McLaren Northern Michigan

$1,858-2,206/week
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Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) - Temp Position

Location: Petoskey, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Day: 12


Job Description

  • Support a full spectrum of surgical procedures including general elective surgeries and critical/life-saving operations.
  • Work within a hospital emphasizing cardiology, cancer, orthopedics, and neurosciences specialties.
  • Strict attendance policy: 3 strikes for absence or being more than 20 minutes late may result in immediate termination, with exceptions for documented communicable diseases or hospitalizations.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of Surgical First Assistant experience, including experience within the last year.
  • Certification by NBSTSA or NCCT.

Additional Information

  • Hospital provides scrubs as dress code.
  • Full-time employees of the hospital system are not eligible for contract hire within six months of employment.
  • Local traveler policy applies: permanent address within 35 miles considered local.
  • Nonbillable initial hours and specific overtime/holiday/callback markups apply (pay details excluded).

Important Notes

  • References are not required.
  • Physical copies of certifications only required if listed above.
  • License verification includes LARA and Nursys checks; any license issues should be documented for manager review.

This position is ideal for experienced CSFAs seeking a temporary role with day shifts and a 12-hour workday in a regional hospital setting.

Facility

McLaren Northern Michigan

3.0rating(31 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with McLaren Northern Michigan

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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 202 beds
ADDRESS416 Connable AvenuePetoskey, MI 49770
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About Petoskey, MI

As a Travel Surgical First Assistant in Petoskey, MI here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages may be slightly lower to match the cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 77°F and lows of 56°F.
  • Average winter highs of 29°F and lows of 15°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals may be available, but options could be limited due to the city's size and popularity as a tourist destination.
Transportation
  • Car friendliness is high, as the city is spread out and public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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