Travel ECMO Specialist RN - $2,450 per week

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Columbia, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

ECMO Specialist Registered Nurse (RN)

Location

Location not specified

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift: 4x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced ECMO Specialist Registered Nurse (RN) who is ECMO trained. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of ECMO Specialist (Circuit management) experience and 3 or more years of CVICU/ICU experience, as the role may involve floating to CICU/CVICU as needed. The position entails providing specialized care to patients with acute cardiac and respiratory failure while utilizing advanced mechanical circulatory support.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide care for patients on ECMO, ensuring proper circuit management.
• Monitor and assess critical conditions in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for effective patient management and care delivery.
• Perform advanced procedures and maintain equipment required for ECMO therapy.
• Implement nurse-driven ECMO protocols and monitor patient vitals closely.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current RN license and ECMO training.
• Minimum of 2 years of ECMO Specialist experience.
• 3+ years of ICU/CVICU experience preferred.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.
• Preferred certifications: CES-A or E-AEC, LVAD.
• 1-year minimum experience with EPIC EMR required.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

ARMStaffing Job ID #37697919. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:CCU,19:00:00-07:00:00

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