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

Job Title

RN - First Assist (RNFA) - Congenital Cardiac

Location

South Portland, Maine

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Days | 13-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the surgical first assist to the operating surgeon during congenital cardiac procedures, performing tasks such as tissue handling, wound closure, and hemostasis
• Anticipate surgeon needs and ensure the operating room environment is optimized for efficiency and patient safety
• Collaborate in preoperative assessment and preparation of patients undergoing congenital cardiac surgery
• Support postoperative care including wound management, recovery monitoring, and patient education
• Partner with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and OR staff to maintain seamless surgical workflows
• Mentor and educate nursing staff on congenital cardiac procedures and first-assist techniques

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Maine
• Completion of an accredited RNFA program
• Minimum of 5 years of operating room experience, including at least 1–2 years in cardiac surgery
• Active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Proficiency in first-assist techniques and sterile field management
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills in high-pressure surgical environments

Preferred Experience / Skills

• CNOR certification
• Demonstrated expertise in congenital cardiac surgery
• Experience working with both pediatric and adult patients with congenital heart defects

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work alongside a highly specialized congenital cardiac surgical team in a collaborative, patient-centered environment
• Travel contract offering a defined 13-week engagement with a projected start date of July 2026