Staff RN (ECMO)

Childrensheartclinic; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Minnesota is seeking a dedicated nurse for an MNA contract position, focusing on family-centered care for infants and children in critical conditions. The role requires strong critical care skills, collaboration with healthcare teams, and a commitment to ongoing education and leadership. Join a top-ranked pediatric health system dedicated to excellence in care.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Shift differentials for night/weekend/on-call roles

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent critical care experience, especially in NICU, CVICU, or PICU.
• Completion of ECMO for the Care Giver course is preferred.
• Additional certifications like NRP, PALS expected within a year.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver family-centered nursing care to pediatric patients.
• Perform independent nursing functions and collaborate with the healthcare team.
• Complete a clinical skills self-assessment to confirm readiness.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Leadership

Crisis management

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Current Minnesota RN license

Current BLS certification

Job description

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota dedicated exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent, not-for-profit organization since 1924, Children’s Minnesota operates two hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics, and seven rehabilitation sites across the Upper Midwest. Recognized as The Kids Experts regionally, Children’s Minnesota is frequently ranked as a top children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @childrensmn. Visit us at childrensMN.org.

We are proud to be named one of Modern Healthcare’s 2023 Top Diversity Leaders, honoring organizations and leaders promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare.

Department Overview

ECMO services support neonatal and pediatric patients with severe respiratory or cardiac failure unresponsive to mechanical ventilation and medical therapy. Our team provides 24-hour professional consultation, patient transport, and ECMO care on the Minneapolis campus.

Position Summary

This role involves coordinating and delivering family-centered nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents, utilizing the nursing process. The nurse is responsible for professional practice, including independent nursing functions and delegated medical tasks in collaboration with the healthcare team.

This is an MNA contract position.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Current Minnesota RN license.
• Current BLS certification.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Completion of the ECMO for the Care Giver course, or
• Experience with ECMO patients, or
• Previous ECMO specialist experience.

Advanced critical care nursing skills required, including:

• At least 3 years of recent critical care experience, especially in NICU, CVICU, or PICU within the past 5 years.
• Experience caring for critically ill patients across a broad spectrum.
• Understanding of hemodynamics and pharmacology related to vasoactive medications.

Additional certifications such as NRP (for NICU-based ECMO specialists), PALS, and trauma classes are expected within one year of joining. Demonstrated leadership abilities, crisis management skills, and independent nursing judgment are essential. Applicants will complete a clinical skills self-assessment to confirm readiness.

Physical Demands

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Compensation and Benefits

The salary range is competitive, based on market data. Compensation considers skills, education, experience, internal equity, and organizational needs. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Night, weekend, or on-call roles may include shift differentials or premium pay. All offers are contingent on background checks, drug screening, and employment verification.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Children’s Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under applicable law.