ECMO Specialist RN — Part‑Time Critical Care

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced ECMO Specialist RN for a part-time role (7am–7pm). Under physician and nursing leadership, you will provide nursing care for patients requiring ECMO therapy, participate in rounds, and support ECMO program operations.

The role requires a strong background in critical care nursing and ECMO, with relevant licenses and certifications, and a commitment to patient and family education in a high-acuity environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program
• 3 years critical care nursing experience and 2 years of ECMO specialist experience
• Licenses and Certifications: NLC, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Responsibilities

• Respond to all ECMO cannulations outside the OR
• Operate the ECMO device and manage ECMO care for patients on ECMO
• Round on high-risk patients in CUH, including ECMO patients
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and provide patient/family education
• Maintain ECMO equipment and stock for emergencies
• Assist in policy development and clinical standards for the ECMO program
• Train and onboard other ECMO clinicians
• Maintain competencies and continuing education per ECMO program

Skills

Critical care nursing

ECMO experience

Nursing licensure (NLC)

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

ECMO device operation

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced ECMO Specialist RN for a part-time role (7am–7pm). Under physician and nursing leadership, you will provide nursing care for patients requiring ECMO therapy, participate in rounds, and support ECMO program operations.

The role requires a strong background in critical care nursing and ECMO, with relevant licenses and certifications, and a commitment to patient and family education in a high-acuity environment.