Travel ECMO Specialist - $3,793 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Columbia, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN ECMO Specialist for a Cardiovascular ICU, requiring 2+ years of ECMO circuit management experience and a SC or compact RN license.

Details

• Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:30
• Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) setting
• Care of post cardiac surgery patients directly from the OR
• Management of patients on ECMO, LVAD/RVAD, IABP, and Impella devices
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Floating to other qualified units or campuses may be required based on census needs
• 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+ years of recent unit experience considered
• Minimum 1 year of experience with Epic EMR required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Skilled in arterial line management, central line care, ventilator management, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with CRRT/CVVHD, blood product administration, and interpretation of ABGs

Additional Information

• Provide specialized nursing care for patients on ECMO support using nurse-driven ECMO protocols
• Manage complex cardiovascular patients including CABG, valve repair/replacement, and TAVR cases
• Monitor for complications such as abdominal compartment syndrome and manage high-output drains
• Participate in mandatory compliance orientation held every Monday
• Complete pre-assignment testing and training modules within 48 hours of receiving login credentials
• Travelers must maintain required distance thresholds from Prisma Health facilities to meet eligibility and pay rate requirements
• First-time travelers not considered for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-768229. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

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