ECMO Specialist RN
Columbia, SC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an ECMO Specialist RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring 2+ years of ECMO Specialist (circuit management) experience and a SC or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) at a hospital, specializing in care of ECMO, LVAD/RVAD, IABP, and Impella patients
• Support post cardiac surgery patients directly from the OR, including CABG, valve repair/replacement, TAVR, and heart transplant cases
• Manage patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30
• 13-week initial assignment length
• Uses Epic EMR
• Floating to other Prisma Health units or campuses required based on census needs, limited to competencies already demonstrated
• Orientation occurs every Monday

Requirements

• Active RN license (SC or compact) currently in hand
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Preferred certifications: CES-A or E-AEC, and LVAD
• Minimum 2 years of recent ECMO Specialist (circuit management) experience required
• 3+ years of CVICU/ICU experience preferred
• 1+ year of recent experience in the ECMO Specialist unit required
• 1-year minimum experience with Epic EMR required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• RN ECMO Specialists only; Respiratory Therapy or Perfusion ECMO Specialists will not be considered

Additional Information

• Provide specialized nursing care for patients on ECMO, including management of nurse-driven ECMO protocols
• Perform cardiac monitoring, arterial line management, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Skilled in interpretation of ABGs, management of ventilated patients, and care of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction
• Experience with CRRT/CVVHD, blood product administration, and central line management preferred
• Pre-assignment testing and required modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials
• Travelers must be located more than 100 miles from any Prisma Health facility to be eligible for full travel rate, with reduced rates available for 90-99.9 miles
• Night shift travelers in select specialties may qualify at 50+ miles from the contracted campus
• Travelers who complete three consecutive 13-week contracts (or 39 weeks) must begin the conversion process to employee status or take a minimum six-month separation before returning as a traveler