Registered Nurse - ECMO

Position Summary

Coordinates and provides family‑centered nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents, utilizing the nursing process. Accountable for professional practice including independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions performed in collaboration with other health team members.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Minnesota RN licensure and current BLS certification.
• One or more of the following:
  • Completion of the ECMO for the Care Giver course
  • Experience at the bedside of an ECMO patient(s)
  • Previous experience as an ECMO specialist
• Advanced critical care nursing skills:
  • 3 years critical care experience with recent critical care experience in the NICU, CVCC, or PICU within the last 5 years.
  • Experience caring for a broad spectrum of critically ill patients in the current unit.
  • Understanding of the principles of hemodynamics in clinical work (e.g., flow, resistance, perfusion, gas exchange).
  • Understanding of the pharmacology of vasoactive drips.

Technically competent.

NRP
*** for ECMO specialists with NICU as home unit, PALS certification, Trauma class. Requirements expected to be met within 1 year of joining the team.

• Demonstrates experience managing emergent or crisis situations effectively.
• Exercises independent nursing judgment.
• Job applicants will be provided a clinical skills and knowledge self‑assessment form to help them confirm readiness for the ECMO specialist role.

The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full‑time employment (40 standard hours per week). Annual salaries for part‑time positions will be prorated based on the employee’s scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full‑time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on‑call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.