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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an ECMO Specialist RN for a night shift CVICU role requiring hands-on ECMO circuit management experience and a SC or compact RN license.

Details

• Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) setting caring for post-cardiac surgery and ECMO patients
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Floating to other CICU/CVICU units as needed based on census
• Care includes ECMO, IABP, Impella, LVAD/RVAD, TAVR, valve repair/replacement, and CABG patients
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active SC or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• CES-A or E-AEC and LVAD certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ECMO Specialist (circuit management) experience required
• 3+ years of CVICU/ICU experience preferred
• 1+ year of recent experience in a similar unit required
• Minimum 1 year of Epic EMR experience required
• RN ECMO Specialists only; Respiratory Therapy or Perfusion ECMO Specialists not considered
• Experience with ACT, PT/PTT, fibrinogen, arterial line management, ventilator management, and titrating cardiac/vasoactive drips
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and care of ventilated patients

Additional Information

• Provide nurse-driven ECMO protocol care and manage complex cardiovascular patients post-surgery
• Perform sheath removal, epicardial pacing wire care, and monitor for complications such as abdominal compartment syndrome
• Support patients on IABP, Impella, and LVAD/RVAD devices
• Orientation held every Monday with annual compliance training required
• Pre-assignment testing and training modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials
• Travelers must reside more than 100 miles from any Prisma Health facility to be eligible, with reduced rate options for 90-99.9 miles
• Night shift travelers for select specialties may qualify at 50+ miles from the contracted campus
• First-time travelers are not required to have prior travel experience for this role