ECMO Specialist RN — Critical Care Expert

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago is seeking an experienced ECMO Specialist RN to provide direct patient care within the ECMO program. You will monitor, operate, and optimize ECMO circuits, support interdisciplinary teams, manage patient flow, and contribute to quality improvement per ELSO guidelines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Illinois RN license, BLS and ACLS, and typically CTICU experience; CCRN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (required).
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing (required).
• Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Illinois (required).
• BLS – American Heart Association (required).
• ACLS – American Heart Association (required).
• 2 years CTICU experience (preferred).
• CCRN certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Monitors, operates, and adjusts ECMO circuits to maintain patient-specific parameters.
• Continually assess and troubleshoot ECMO circuit performance.
• Assist with cannulation and respond to eCPR, SHOCK, and lung rescue calls.
• Set up and prime ECMO circuits independently and ensure readiness.
• Perform shift audits of circuits and equipment to ensure seamless deployment.
• Collaborate with ECMO Coordinators and physicians to advance the program.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Registered Nurse licensure in Illinois

BLS – American Heart Association

ACLS – American Heart Association

CTICU experience (preferred)

CCRN (preferred)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago is seeking an experienced ECMO Specialist RN to provide direct patient care within the ECMO program. You will monitor, operate, and optimize ECMO circuits, support interdisciplinary teams, manage patient flow, and contribute to quality improvement per ELSO guidelines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Illinois RN license, BLS and ACLS, and typically CTICU experience; CCRN is preferred.