Travel Nurse RN - Registered Nurse First Assistant in South Portland, ME

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified RNFA RN in South Portland, Maine, 04106!

Job Title

RN – First Assist (RNFA) | Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Location

South Portland, ME | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Days | 13 Weeks | Projected Start: July 20, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the surgical first assist during congenital cardiac procedures, performing tasks such as tissue handling, wound closure, and hemostasis under the direct supervision of the operating surgeon
• Anticipate surgeon needs and ensure the operating room environment is optimized for efficiency, safety, and sterile field integrity
• Collaborate in preoperative assessment and preparation of patients — both pediatric and adult — undergoing congenital cardiac surgery
• Support postoperative care through wound management, recovery monitoring, and patient education
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to ensure continuity of care across the care team
• Partner with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and OR staff to maintain seamless surgical workflows; mentor nursing staff on congenital cardiac procedures and assistive techniques

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of Maine
• Completion of an accredited RNFA program
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum of 5 years of operating room experience, including at least 1–2 years in cardiac surgery
• Proficiency in first-assist techniques and sterile field management

Preferred Experience / Skills

• CNOR certification preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in congenital cardiac surgery highly preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work alongside a highly specialized congenital cardiac surgical team in a dynamic acute care environment
• 13-week travel contract offering exposure to advanced surgical cases across pediatric and adult congenital heart defect populations