Registered Nurse - ECMO

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, it serves kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites.

As the Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. The organization was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders.

ECMO services are provided for both neonatal and pediatric patients with severe respiratory and or cardiac insufficiency that is unresponsive to mechanical ventilation and medical therapy. Staff are available 24 hours a day for professional consultation, patient transport, or provision of ECMO. Services are provided on the Minneapolis campus.

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.

THIS IS AN MNA CONTRACT POSITION.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Minnesota RN licensure and BLS certification.
• Completion of the ECMO for the Caregiver course.
• Experience at the bedside of an ECMO patient(s).
• Previous experience as an ECMO specialist.
• Advanced critical care nursing skills: 3 years of 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 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.
• 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).
• Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., preceptor, mentor, CRN, Charge, Hemofiltration specialist, transport RN).
• Demonstrates experience managing emergent or crisis situations effectively.
• Exercises independent nursing judgment.

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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). Part‑time salaries are prorated. In addition to salary, the 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 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.