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Registered Nurse Lead (RN) - CV ICU ECMO Coordinator

Carondelet St. Marys Hospital

Sign on bonus: Up to $15,000"Bonus Based on Eligibility

Position Summary
The Registered Nurse Lead (RN) - CVICU ECMO Coordinator is responsible for staff supervision, training, equipment maintenance and data collection for patients who are identified forExtracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) or Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) as a cardiac or respiratory lifesaving intervention. The coordinator role requires development into ECLS/ECMO standards and training to become the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) content expert for survey readiness and program accreditation.



  • Provides comprehensive support and education to ECMO patients and their families, including counseling, delivering up-to-date educational materials, and coordinating ongoing education throughout the continuum of care.
  • Serves as the primary clinical resource for complex Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS), functioning as the ECMO primer during cannulations, transports, and emergency events, while providing real-time coaching to maintain circuit integrity and patient safety.
  • Collaborates with leadership to develop, revise, and implement ECMO policies, procedures, and guidelines in alignment with ELSO and regulatory requirements.
  • Leads staff education and competency programs, including orientation, curriculum development, training delivery (classroom and simulation/wet labs), and ongoing competency validation for ECMO specialists and CVICU staff.
  • Coordinates ECMO staffing and daily specialist assignments to ensure appropriate service coverage in collaboration with leadership.
  • Oversees inventory management, monitors ECMO equipment (including pump hours), and ensures adequate availability of supplies.
  • Supports quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives by monitoring patient outcomes, conducting audits, identifying risks, and implementing corrective actions to maintain high standards of care.
  • Collects, analyzes, and presents clinical and program data, identifying trends and ensuring achievement of program goals.
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on quality initiatives and research activities related to ECMO care.
  • May have CVICU Clinical Lead responsibilities such as scheduling and developing a coordinated on-call and standby list

Minimum Requirements:
  • Minimum Requirements
    • Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
    • License and Certifications:
      • Must have a Valid current Arizona Nursing License or compact state license and ability to become Arizona Licensed in 30 days.
      • BLS and ALCS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
    • Experience:
      • 5 years of recent critical care nursing experience
      • 1 to 2 years of ECMO pump / bedside nurse experience or experience as an ECMO Coordinator
      • 1 year of clinical education experience
  • Preferred Requirements
    • Education: Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
    • Certifications:
      • AmSECT CES-A (Adult) or ELSO E-AEC (Adult ECMO Practitioner)
      • CCRN (AACN)
      • CSC Certification (AACN)
    • Experience: 1 year of clinical education experience/program development
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Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!

At Carondelet St. Marys Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status



St. Marys Hospital, established in 1880, is Southern Arizonas longest continually operating hospital and one of the top medical centers in Tucson and the region. Home to the Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute, St. Marys is recognized as a destination hospital for minimally invasive heart and vascular surgery, as well as advanced stroke care, emergency care, wound care and bariatric surgery. St. Marys strives to offer personalized, compassionate care to every patient. Join our team!
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