RRT ECMO Specialist
Minneapolis, MN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,448/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration20 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care662 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
- Length: 20 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - ECMO Specialist with 2+ years RRT experience and 1+ year of ECMO Specialist experience for a night shift position in adult critical care.
Details
- Adult critical care unit at a Magnet-designated, teaching hospital with Level III trauma status
- Patient ratio of 1:6
- Uses Epic/Excellian charting system
- Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 18:30-07:00) with occasional day shift coverage as needed
- Works every other weekend
- Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals as needed
- No on-call requirement
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years RRT experience and 1 year ECMO Specialist experience required
- ACLS, BLS, PALS, and RRT certifications required
- State license required if applicable
- Adult critical care work setting experience required
- Experience with airway management including intubation assist, extubation, tracheostomy care, and suctioning
- Experience caring for patients with ARDS, aspiration, COVID, ECMO, fresh tracheostomy, pneumonia, and bronchoscopy
- Medication administration experience including Albuterol, Atrovent, Mucomyst, Nitric Oxide, and others
- Ventilator management skills including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
- Arterial puncture and ABG drawing/interpretation experience required
- Epic/Excellian charting experience required
- Must live more than 100 miles from the facility to be considered
- Pending license accepted but must be active by start date
- 1 supervisor reference required for consideration
Additional Information
- ECMO Specialist providing protocol-driven ECMO oxygen therapy and critical care respiratory support
- Perform chest physiotherapy, nebulizer treatments, and pulmonary hygiene procedures
- Assist with patient transport, including inter-departmental and ambulance transport
- First-time travelers accepted if they have at least 1 year of ECMO Specialist experience
- Scrub color is Ceil Blue (provided) or Olive Green (traveler's own)
- Returning staff must have been gone at least 3 months since last worked as perm staff or per diem
- RTO ideally no more than 5 days
- Local candidates not accepted due to 100-mile radius requirement
Facility
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
9 nurses recommend working with Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Pros
Travel friendly, night shift rocks laid back. No holding patients all night
Cons
There was one doctor that was a little anti nurse
- Short Term Acute Care
- 662 beds
Employer
American Traveler
83 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Sebrona is a Top Notch recruiter!! She was very well organized & on top of her game!! Very responsive to all my questions. She made the hole onboarding process very smooth!! Thanks Sebrona!!
Cons
None
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Minneapolis, MN
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Minneapolis, MN here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Minneapolis is slightly higher than the national average, particularly in housing and transportation.
- However, wages generally match up with the higher cost of living, especially in healthcare and nursing.
- Average summer highs in Minneapolis range from 80-85°F, while winter lows can drop to 5-10°F.
- Winters are cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Minneapolis, and they can be found with relative ease, especially in popular neighborhoods and near healthcare facilities.
- Minneapolis is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation is also available through buses and light rail, providing convenient options for getting around the city.
- Minneapolis is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and ages.
- Common health issues include seasonal allergies, asthma, and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Minneapolis, making it a welcoming community for healthcare professionals.
- Minneapolis offers a vibrant dining scene with a variety of cuisines, a rich cultural scene with theaters and art museums, a thriving music scene, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks, biking trails, and skiing in the winter at nearby areas like Hyland Hills Ski Area.
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