ECMO Registered Nurse
Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: ECMO Specialist (Registered Nurse)

Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3 shifts of 12 hours each per week)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Provide specialized care managing ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) devices in critical care settings.
• Float between Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) and Pediatric ICU (PICU) units.
• Care for both pediatric and adult patients requiring ECMO support.
• Patient diagnoses include post-cardiac surgery, cardiogenic shock, traumatic injury, ARDS/respiratory failure, sepsis, and other critical acute illnesses.
• Manage ECMO devices during bedside cannulation and cannula repositioning procedures.
• Operate specialized equipment including Cardiohelp and Centrimag ECMO consoles, Cardio Quip heater-cooler unit, and point-of-care glucometers.
• Collaborate closely with ICU RNs and Respiratory Therapists, following ECMO order sets and provider team directions.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) experience within the last year.
• ECMO ICU experience.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Orientation and Training

• Completion of online Cornerstone modules (approximately 12 hours) within 72 hours of assignment.
• Pass/Fail testing on medication and arrhythmia exams required prior to start.
• Respirator fit testing completed onsite during orientation.
• Floating policy acknowledgment required due to unit float between CVICU and PICU.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License required immediately upon signing for computer access and must be carried on duty.
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and others as applicable.
• Primary source verification of RN license within 30 days of start.
• Annual and pre-start health documents including:

  • Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands.
  • Immunizations and/or titers for TB, Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, and seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption.
  • Drug screening within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Annual competency exams and core training modules (Parts I, II, III) including OSHA, patient safety, and age-specific care.
• Badge photo meeting facility specifications required prior to start.

Patient Population and Environment

• Work with critically ill patients requiring ECMO support in both adult and pediatric ICUs.
• Manage complex cardiac and respiratory conditions post-surgery or trauma.
• High-acuity environment requiring advanced critical care nursing skills and ECMO device management.

Additional Notes

• This position requires flexibility to float between units and manage specialized ECMO equipment.
• Candidates must be prepared for night shifts and weekend coverage.
• The role demands strong collaboration with multidisciplinary ICU teams.
• All certifications must be current and cannot expire within 30 days of assignment start.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced critical care RNs with ECMO specialty training seeking a travel contract role in a high-acuity ICU setting.