Travel Nurse RN - ECMO ICU - $3,824 per week

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN ECMO ICU for a travel nursing job in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ECMO ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

ECMO Specialist Position Registered Nurse (RN) – 
Has an active RN license. 1 year of ECMO Specialist experience Trained in CRRT
Trained in Phase One Cardiac Surgery Recovery
Trained in Targeted Temperature Management Demonstrates working knowledge of all aspects of ECMO therapy including but not limited to the ECMO circuit and pump, adjustments to pump flow, sweep flow, FiDO2, anticoagulation therapy, point of care testing, patient monitoring systems, and related policies and procedure guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities: Assist the physician, RN at the bedside and/or other clinical staff members, including perfusionist, with:
initiation of ECMO, day to day maintenance of ECMO discontinuation of ECMO
circuit or component changes, priming, blood bank communications, medication administration
Management of other mechanical support devices such as: Impella IABP VADs Will manage up to 3 circuits at a time; if only one patient can manage circuit and patient. Demonstrate a culture of safety through a verbal shift to shift hand-off, covering all aspects of the patient’s care and the state of the ECMO circuit. Provide a detailed assessment per protocol of the circuit to ensure its integrity. Ensure the ECMO circuit is safe and secure during patient handling.
Assess blood gas, anticoagulation and other laboratory values. Evaluate and act on values to maintain optimal functioning of the circuit.
Monitor and evaluate anticoagulation, analgesics, inotropes impact on the circuit. Adjust the ECMO pump and oxygenator flow as needed. Respond immediately to any emergent situation related to the functioning of the circuit or cannulas. Complete all required documentation, charting and monitoring according to established protocols. Assist in data collection, quality improvement initiatives and research activities? related to ECMO. Comply with mandatory ECMO competency related trainings. Participate in monthly ECMO multidisciplinary conferences; or read a journal article with CEU’s

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1