RN ECMO ICU

ECMO ICU Opportunities

The ECMO ICU is looking for experienced ECMO RN's who strive to deliver the highest quality care for our ECMO population. Come join our ELSO Platinum Center of Excellence program! The ECMO ICU RN is competent in all mechanical circulatory devices including percutaneous and implantable ventricular assist devices, intra-aortic balloon pumps, continuous renal replacement therapy and ECMO. Our team is dedicated, efficient, inspiring and committed to providing the most elite extracorporeal care available in the world.

Patient Population: All ECLS patients receiving VA, VV, VP, VA-V, RVAD and ECPR therapies. Disease processes including but not limited to postcardiotomy syndrome, cardiogenic shock, advanced heart failure, pre and post heart/lung transplant, ARDS, and post cardiac arrest.

Patient Ratios: 1:1 RN to ECMO patient

Department Specifics: 10 dedicated ECMO beds located inside CTTICU, dedicated ICU physicians and ACNP coverage 24/7, 100% certification rate (CCRN, CSC), multiple research trials and publications, and 1 of 2 NTX ECMO programs with ECMO Specialist RN led transport teams.

Baylor Scott & White Health Registered Nurses Enjoy

1. Competitive pay including an RN Bonus Program rewarding nurses for providing exceptional care and improving patient outcomes.
2. Attractive Relocation Assistance for full-time candidates.
3. Excellent benefits including a generous 401(k) program with company match, vacation and paid time off (PTO), tuition assistance, immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits and wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy. (Note: benefits may vary based on position type and/or level).
4. A strong shared governance model featuring unit-based councils that empower nurses and improve patient outcomes.
5. Access to more than 4,000 hours of online continuing education for professional development.
6. A strong system Nurse Practice Council that uses autonomy, authority and accountability in collaboration with transformational nursing leadership to drive nursing practice throughout Baylor Scott & White Health.
7. A spirit of inquiry and innovation that promotes Evidence-based practice, research and innovations in nursing practice.
8. A healthy work environment and culture of safety using inter-professional collaboration and professional competencies to meet the needs of patients to provide safe passage and quality outcomes at every encounter.

Registered Nurse Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program
• License/Certification
• RN Registered Nurse min 1-year CVICU or SICU Experience
• BLS Basic Life Support (required within 30 days of hire)
• ACLS- American Heart Association
• CCRN through AACN within 6 months of hire

Baylor University Medical Center