Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN - ECMO Specialist for a night shift CVICU/PICU float position requiring both adult and pediatric ECMO experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Night shift schedule: 7p–7:30a (3x12 nights)
• Float required between the CVICU and PICU units
• Patient population includes post-cardiac surgery, cardiogenic shock, traumatic injury, ARDS/respiratory failure, and other critical acute illnesses requiring ECMO support — across both adult and pediatric populations
• Specialized procedures include managing the ECMO device during bedside ECMO cannulation and/or cannula repositioning
• Equipment used: Cardiohelp ECMO console, Centrimag ECMO console, Cardio Quip heater-cooler unit, and glucometer (point-of-care testing)
• Epic EMR experience required (1-year minimum)
• Every other weekend required, though scheduling may adjust based on unit needs

Requirements

• Active SC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• ECMO specialty device course completion and required CMEs to maintain ECMO proficiency
• Both adult and pediatric ICU experience required
• ECMO Specialist experience required
• Minimum 1 year of recent ECMO unit experience
• Minimum 1 year of Epic EMR experience
• Social Security Number and Driver's License required for consideration

Additional Information

• Travelers work alongside ICU RNs and RTs, with primary responsibility for ECMO device management in the ICU, following the ECMO order set and provider team direction
• Floats will only be assigned to units where competencies have already been demonstrated and documented
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the Prisma Greenville flagship campus to be eligible for this position
• Two professional references required