Registered Nurse (RN) ECMO ICU

Position Name: Registered Nurse (RN) ECMO ICU

Location: Dallas, Texas

Salary: $32 - $53 per hour

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000

Schedule:

• Shift: 12-Hour Nights
• Days Per Week: 3 (Rotating Weekends)
• Total Hours Per Week: 36
• Shift Start Time: 07:00 PM
• Shift End Time: 07:00 AM

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated ECMO ICU Registered Nurse to join our exceptional team. The ECMO ICU RN is responsible for delivering the highest quality care to patients requiring extracorporeal life support (ECLS) therapies. This role involves working with various mechanical circulatory devices, including percutaneous and implantable ventricular assist devices, intra-aortic balloon pumps, continuous renal replacement therapy, and ECMO. Join our ELSO Platinum Center of Excellence program and be part of a team that is committed to providing elite extracorporeal care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality care to ECLS patients, including those receiving VA, VV, VP, VA-V, RVAD, and ECPR therapies.
• Manage patients with complex conditions such as postcardiotomy syndrome, cardiogenic shock, advanced heart failure, ARDS, and post-cardiac arrest.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain competency in all mechanical circulatory devices and related therapies.
• Participate in ongoing research trials and contribute to the publication of findings.

Patient Ratios:

• 1:1 RN to ECMO patient

Department Specifics:

• 10 dedicated ECMO beds located within the CTTICU
• 24/7 coverage by dedicated ICU physicians and ACNPs
• 100% certification rate (CCRN, CSC)
• One of two North Texas ECMO programs with ECMO Specialist RN-led transport teams

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in the state of [State].
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• CCRN certification required within 6 months of hire.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with an RN Bonus Program for exceptional care and patient outcomes.
• Attractive relocation assistance for full-time candidates.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including a generous 401(k) program with company match, paid time off (PTO), tuition assistance, and immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• Strong shared governance model with unit-based councils that empower nurses.
• Access to over 4,000 hours of online continuing education for professional development.
• A healthy work environment with a culture of safety and inter-professional collaboration.

If you are passionate about providing world-class healthcare and are ready to take on the challenge of caring for the most critical patients, we encourage you to apply and join our exceptional nursing team.