RN ECMO Specialist
Columbia, SC
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: ECMO Specialist (Registered Nurse)

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must be an RN ECMO Specialist (Respiratory Therapy or Perfusion ECMO Specialists not considered)
• Minimum 2 years of ECMO Specialist experience with circuit management required
• 3+ years of CVICU/ICU experience preferred (may float to CICU/CVICU as needed)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of CVICU experience within the last year
• ECMO ICU experience
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Certifications

• BLS (AHA or ARC, RQI acceptable)
• ACLS (AHA or ARC, RQI acceptable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (as applicable)

Preferred Certifications

• CES-A or E-AEC
• LVAD

Required Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for South Carolina
• Primary source verification required; license must have no pending actions and cannot expire within 30 days of start

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Driver’s license required for computer access and must be carried on duty
• E-Verify or attestation required
• 7-year background check within 12 months of start, including:

  • Social Security trace with all aliases
  • State and county searches for all places lived/worked in last 7 years
  • FACIS Level 3 search
  • Sex offender search
  • International searches if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter
• Fingerprinting required if lived/worked in WV in last 7 years or as applicable
• Education verification of highest level completed
• OFAC sanctions list search required for new/prestart candidates
• Drug screen within 1 year of start, updated annually (5-panel minimum)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
• Respirator fit test completed onsite during orientation (N95 masks commonly used)
• Immunizations/vaccinations or proof of immunity required for:

  • TB (True 2-step PPD, QF Gold, or T-spot within 90 days)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if working in high-risk areas)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
• Annual flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required (not required for remote workers)
• TB questionnaire required annually

Orientation & Testing

• Online orientation modules must be completed within 72 hours of assignment (mandatory before start)
• Pre-assignment testing (medication and arrhythmia tests) must be completed within 72 hours of receiving login info; two attempts allowed
• Pass/fail testing required for medication and arrhythmia (passing score 84%)
• EKG practice test and study guide provided (required for most RNs except select specialties)

Additional Requirements

• Badge photo meeting specific guidelines required prior to start
• Floating policy acknowledgment required (may float to other units as needed)
• Core competencies training (Parts I, II, III) must be current and completed annually
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required annually
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification as applicable
• Internal and performance evaluations required if previously worked with agency over 1 year

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Candidate must be prepared for night shifts with 48 hours per week workload
• This is a contract travel assignment with an initial duration of 13 weeks

This summary includes all key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and healthcare professionals considering this ECMO Specialist RN travel contract opportunity.