Travel Nurse RN - CVOR First Assist

Company: GHR Healthcare - PH Division
Location: Lansing
Posted on: March 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR First Assist for a travel nursing job in Lansing, Michigan. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: CVOR First Assist - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 03/31/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 10 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel Travel RN First Assist (RNFA) Jobs – CVOR / Cardiovascular Surgery Contract in Lansing, MI (48912) Travel RNFA opportunity in Lansing, Michigan (48912) supporting high-acuity CVOR and cardiovascular surgery cases. Join a high-performing Cardiovascular Surgery (CV Surgery) Operating Room team as a Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) and collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia, perfusion, and perioperative staff across cardiac, thoracic, and vascular service lines. Located in Lansing, MI, you’ll be based near the city’s vibrant downtown corridor with easy access to local restaurants, museums, and scenic parks and riverfront trails—ideal for recharging between shifts while working a rewarding travel nursing contract. Travel Nursing Job Details - Job Title: Travel OR RN First Assist (RNFA) – CV Surgery / CVOR - Location: Lansing, MI 48912 (Michigan healthcare job) - Employment Type: Travel contract - Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,440–$2,620/week - Start Date: 03/03/2026 - End Date: 06/02/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - Schedule: Days, 4x10s (07:00–17:30) - Shift Duration: 10-hour days - Hours per Week: 40 - Weekend Rotation: 1 weekend every 4 weeks - Call Requirements: 1 weekday night (Mon–Thu) every 4 weeks and 1 weekend of call per month - Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics - Typical Volume: 4–5 OR cases/day RNFA Job Requirements (CVOR / CV Surgery) - Experience: Acute hospital operating room experience as an RN First Assist (RNFA) required; 1 year preferred (first-time travelers welcome) - License: Active Michigan RN license by start date (compact license not accepted) - Certification: CRNFA (required) - Required Skills: endoscopic vein harvesting and radial artery harvesting - EMR: Epic experience preferred (training provided during orientation) - Education: Ability to provide proof of high school-level education (required) Key Responsibilities (Operating Room / Perioperative Nursing) - Provide RN First Assist support for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular procedures in the CVOR - Perform and support vessel harvesting techniques including endoscopic vein harvesting and radial artery harvesting, as applicable - Maintain sterile technique, anticipate surgeon needs, and support efficient case flow from setup through closure - Collaborate with the multidisciplinary perioperative team to promote safe, high-quality intraoperative patient care - Participate in the assigned call rotation and respond to urgent/emergent surgical needs - Document intraoperative care per facility standards (Epic preferred) Apply now to learn more about this Travel RNFA CVOR contract in Lansing, MI (48912). 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. Planet Healthcare Job ID 456834. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR About GHR Healthcare - PH Division For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.

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