Travel Contract

CVOR Congenital Cardiac First Assist RN
South Portland, ME
Trusted Talent
4x12 hrs, Days

$4,213/week

Posted 3 days ago

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks
Setting
Clinic

Pay

11% higher than average Registered Nurse pay in Maine

Estimated total pay

$4,213/week

Estimated taxable pay
$2,236/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,977/week

Description

Position Summary
The First Assist Congenital Cardiac Nurse (RNFA) is a highly specialized professional who supports congenital cardiac procedures. This role requires advanced knowledge and technical skills in these surgeries. The RNFA works under the supervision of the operating surgeon, assisting with procedures on pediatric and adult patients with congenital heart defects.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Required Education and Licensure
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Maine.
- Completion of an accredited RNFA program.
- CNOR certification (preferred).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications and PALS.

Experience
- Minimum of 3-5 years of operating room experience, with at least 1-2 years in cardiac surgery.
- Demonstrated expertise in congenital cardiac surgery is highly preferred.

Skills and Competencies
- Proficiency in first-assist techniques and sterile field management.
- Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities in high-pressure environments.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commitment to patient-centered care and clinical excellence.

Essential Functions

Surgical First Assisting
- Serve as the first assist to the surgeon during congenital cardiac surgeries, including tasks such as tissue handling, wound closure, and hemostasis.
- Utilize advanced surgical techniques in line with surgeon preferences and patient needs.
- Anticipate the surgeon's needs and ensure the operating room environment is optimized for efficiency and safety.

Preoperative and Postoperative Care
- Collaborate in the preoperative assessment and preparation of patients for congenital cardiac procedures.
- Support postoperative care by assisting with wound management, monitoring recovery, and providing patient education.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to ensure continuity of care.

Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Partner with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and operating room staff to ensure seamless surgical workflows.
- Mentor and educate nursing staff on congenital cardiac procedures and assistive techniques.

May perform other duties as assigned.

Employer

Trusted Talent

About

A Better Route for Travel Healthcare

Founded in Buffalo, NY in 2008, Trusted Talent has spent nearly two decades building a different kind of healthcare staffing company — one where travel nurses, allied professionals, and locum providers are treated like family, not file numbers. The Joint Commission has awarded Trusted Talent its Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services, the industry's most rigorous credential. We are also the Official Healthcare Staffing Partner of the Buffalo Sabres, named to the 2025 SIA Fastest-Growing US Staffing Firms list, the 2024 SIA Largest US Staffing Firms list, and recognized as a 2023 Inc. Best Workplace.

From day one, our mission has been simple: get every traveler the right assignment, the right pay, and the right support — fast. That's how we earned a 100% application response rate and a within-the-hour response time on Vivian. It's also why so many of our travelers come back assignment after assignment.

Why Travelers Choose Trusted Talent

24/7 dedicated recruiter (your Talent Advisor) — one point of contact, day or night, every assignment
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Weekly pay and full transparency on every package — what we quote is what you take home
Medical, dental, and vision coverage plus an HRA card to help cover medical bills
401(k) with a 4% company match (after 1,000 hours and one year of employment)
License, certification, and CEU reimbursement
$1,500 referral bonus when you bring a friend onto a Trusted Talent assignment
Loyalty program with rewards for travelers who keep coming back
VIP events, Camp NurseCon, and the Trusted Gives community-giving program — because the relationship goes beyond the contract

What Makes Us Different

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