Cardiac Surgery First Assistant — RN/NP/PA

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) within the University of Maryland Medical System seeks an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or RN First Assist with vein harvesting experience to join the national‑recognized Cardiac Surgery Team. You will work with world‑class surgeons in a high‑acuity academic setting focused on innovative perioperative care.

As a Cardiac Surgery First Assist, you will contribute to complex procedures, participate in planning and

Qualifications

• Vein harvesting experience is required.
• Current Maryland licensure or eligibility.
• BLS certification is required.
• Licensure as ACNP, PA, or RNFA is required or eligible.

Responsibilities

• First assist during complex cardiac surgical procedures.
• Perform endoscopic and open vein harvesting for CABG.
• Assist with radial artery harvesting and vessel preparation.
• Assist with tissue handling, hemostasis, suturing, chest tube placement, and wound closure.
• Participate in preoperative planning and postoperative patient management.
• Round on cardiac surgery patients to monitor recovery and progress.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, nursing, perfusionists, and other team members.
• Participate in emergency and on-call cardiac surgery coverage.
• Support education of students and trainees.
• Contribute to quality improvement and research initiatives.

Skills

Vein harvesting experience

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Maryland licensure or eligibility

BLS certification

RNFA/ACNP/PA licensure

Job description

The University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) within the University of Maryland Medical System seeks an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or RN First Assist with vein harvesting experience to join the national‑recognized Cardiac Surgery Team. You will work with world‑class surgeons in a high‑acuity academic setting focused on innovative perioperative care.

As a Cardiac Surgery First Assist, you will contribute to complex procedures, participate in planning and