Travel Nurse RN - ECMO ICU
Omaha, NE
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
4x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

ECMO Pump Specialist RN – Pediatric ICU Float

Experience: Minimum 2 years required
First-Time Travelers: Accepted
Required Certifications: BLS, PALS
Required Skill: Cardiohelp experience
EMR: Epic preferred
Patient Ratio: 1:2
Orientation: 36 hours
Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend
RTO: Up to 2 pre-approved requests

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced RN to work as an ECMO Pump Specialist managing pediatric and neonatal patients requiring ECMO for cardiac and non-cardiac conditions.

RN must have experience independently managing:

• VA ECMO
• VV ECMO
• Cardiohelp ECMO systems
• ECMO pump monitoring and troubleshooting
• Practice drills and ongoing ECMO competency requirements

Float Requirements

When not assigned to an ECMO patient, the RN will work as a bedside ICU nurse based on staffing needs and may float between:

• NICU
• PICU
• CVPICU / Cardiac ICU

Candidates must be comfortable caring for cardiac, non-cardiac, pediatric, infant, and neonatal ICU patients.

Clinical Skills

Strong critical care experience expected, including:

• ECMO management
• Ventilator management
• Arterial and central lines
• Continuous IV sedation
• Cardiac and vasoactive drip titration
• Blood product administration
• ABG interpretation
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• HFNC / BiPAP / CPAP
• Post-cardiac surgery care
• Multisystem organ failure
• Procedural sedation
• IV and PICC management

Unit Details

• Patient population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics
• Average daily census: 18
• Approximately 32 rooms
• Typical ratio: 1:2
• Dedicated ECMO team responsible for pump management
• Extensive interdisciplinary support including Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, IV Team, Rapid Response, Radiology, PT, Social Services, Phlebotomy and more

Travel / Compliance Notes

• 100-mile radius rule
• Locals are not accepted
• Former permanent employees are not eligible to return as travelers
• Flu vaccine required — medical/religious exemptions permitted
• COVID-19 vaccine not required

Recruiter Notes

Cardiohelp experience is a hard requirement. Best fit is an experienced pediatric ECMO/critical care RN who can independently manage VA and VV ECMO and is comfortable working bedside in NICU, PICU, and cardiac ICU environments when ECMO coverage is not needed.