ECMO Specialist
San Diego, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN ECMO Specialist for a pediatric hospital requiring an active CA license, PALS/BLS certification, and ECMO experience.

Details

• Work as an ECMO Specialist within a children's hospital setting
• May float between CTICU, PICU, and NICU wherever ECMO patients are located
• Variable 3x12 shifts covering both day (7:00-19:00) and night (19:00-7:00) schedules
• Must be flexible to work either day or night shifts as needed
• Must be available to work weekends with full scheduling flexibility
• No on-call responsibilities required
• Uses Epic charting system
• Any scrub color permitted

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required (or ETA for pending license required at time of submission)
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required
• 2 years of pediatric ICU nursing and 1 year of ECMO experience preferred; candidates with strong ECMO training and adult ICU background will also be considered
• Skills needed include IV therapy, arterial line management, and central line care
• Respiratory skills required: BiPAP/CPAP management, care of ventilated patients, ABG interpretation, and ETT/NT suctioning
• Medication management skills required: continuous IV sedation, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Cardiovascular skills required: ECMO management, post cardiac surgery care, cardiac monitoring, and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
• Proficiency in isolation precautions and PPE required

Additional Information

• Monitor and adjust the extracorporeal circuit to ensure adequate organ perfusion and oxygenation for ECMO patients
• Troubleshoot and replace malfunctioning ECMO circuit components, including in emergent situations
• Administer fluids and blood products via the extracorporeal circuit under physician direction
• Monitor and maintain anti-coagulation per ordered guidelines
• Assist with progressive mobility for ECMO patients
• Facility is a Level 1 trauma teaching hospital, Magnet recognized, and a Beacon Award recipient
• Required to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Maximum RTO of 6 days must be confirmed upfront at time of submission
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Former permanent staff must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before being eligible to travel
• Free traveler parking provided