CVOR RN First Assistant
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Bronson Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)

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

Job Description

• Must be proficient in endoscopic vein harvesting.
• Cardio-Vascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience required.
• Experience with 3rd or 4th generation vein harvesting and cardiac areas is a must.
• Shift options: 8 days on/40 hours per week or 10 days on/40 hours per week.
• Typical hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM or 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
• Call requirement: 12-18 days per month.
• Weekend requirement: 2-3 weekends per month.
• Float coverage required for general department First Assistant duties including ortho, vascular, gynecology, thoracic, and general surgeries when cardiac is not applicable.
• Will accept Surgical Technologist First Assistants (STFA) or Registered Nurse First Assistants (RNFA).
• CVOR experience is mandatory.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan.
• Minimum 1 year of Cardio-Vascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting.

Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA only.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – AHA only.
• Other certifications as applicable based on unit assignment.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam completed within 1 year prior to assignment start with a passing score of at least 80%.
• Competency exam in specialty completed within 1 year prior to assignment start with a passing score of at least 80%.

Health & Background Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 30 days of start.
• Proof of immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (proof of at least one prior Tdap vaccine)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required for candidates starting after November 1.
• 10-panel drug test including Marijuana/THC within 30 days of start.
• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search from age 18.
• State-specific registry clearances and fingerprinting as required by Michigan regulations.

Additional Requirements

• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years of work history, no gaps.
• One professional reference from a supervisor or manager required.
• Completion of orientation safety manual acknowledgment.
• Compliance with facility-specific policies including code of conduct and appearance standards.
• Fit testing as applicable based on assignment location and role.

Notes

• Candidates must be able to float to various surgical specialties as needed.
• Prior travel experience is strongly preferred but not mandatory.
• This is a travel contract position with guaranteed 40 hours per week.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this RNFA travel contract opportunity in Michigan.