Travel Operating Room First Assistant RN - $3,375 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in South Portland, Maine.

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Operating Room (First Assistant) First Assist Congenital Cardiac Nurse South Portland, Maine. This role provides surgical first-assist support for congenital cardiac procedures, partnering with the surgical team to support safe, patient-centered care. The First Assist Congenital Cardiac Nurse (RNFA) assists with procedures for pediatric and adult patients with congenital heart defects. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details

• Schedule: Days shift; 12 hours per shift; minimum 36 hours per week.


• Required Qualifications: Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Maine; completion of an accredited RNFA program; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; and surgical first-assist techniques and sterile field management.


• Preferred Qualifications: CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) certification; demonstrated expertise in congenital cardiac surgery; and experience with first-assist support aligned with surgeon preferences and patient needs.


• Responsibilities:
  
  
  
  • Serve as the first assist to the surgeon during congenital cardiac surgeries, including tasks such as tissue handling, wound closure, and hemostasis.
  
  
  • Anticipate the surgeons needs and help optimize the operating room environment for efficiency and safety.
  
  
  • Collaborate in the preoperative assessment and preparation of patients for congenital cardiac procedures.
  
  
  • Support postoperative care through wound management, monitoring recovery, and providing patient education.
  
  
  • Partner with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and operating room staff to support seamless surgical workflows.
  
  
  • Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to support continuity of care.
  
  
  • Mentor and educate nursing staff on congenital cardiac procedures and assistive techniques.
  
  
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
  
  

Benefits: The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance


• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage


• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage


• Competitive salaries


• Referral bonuses


• Travel reimbursement


• 401(k) retirement plan


• Direct deposit/free checking


• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1274991. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room (First Assistant)

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus