Travel RRT ECMO Specialist - $2,471 per week

American Traveler, LLC.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with ECMO experience for a night-shift travel role in Minneapolis, MN. The assignment features 36 hours per week, 12-hour nights, and a 20-week duration in a Magnet-designated adult ICU.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years RRT experience, 1+ year ECMO, and active ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications. Floating across units is required with no on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years RRT experience and 1 year ECMO Specialist experience required.
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, and RRT certifications required.
• State license required if applicable; active by start date.
• Adult critical care work setting experience required.
• Experience with airway management and ventilator weaning.

Responsibilities

• Provide night shift respiratory support in adult ICU with ECMO patients.
• Perform chest physiotherapy, nebulizers, and pulmonary hygiene procedures.
• Assist with patient transport and interdepartmental transfers.
• Float within hospital and to affiliate hospitals as needed.
• Maintain required patient ratios and comply with policies; no on-call.

Skills

RRT experience

ECMO experience

Airway management

Ventilator management

ARDS care

Critical care nursing

Tools

Epic/Excellian

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 20 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 20 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - ECMO Specialist with 2+ years RRT experience and 1+ year of ECMO Specialist experience for a night shift position in adult critical care.

Details

• Adult critical care unit at a Magnet-designated, teaching hospital with Level III trauma status
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Uses Epic/Excellian charting system
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 18:30-07:00) with occasional day shift coverage as needed
• Works every other weekend
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals as needed
• No on-call requirement

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years RRT experience and 1 year ECMO Specialist experience required
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, and RRT certifications required
• State license required if applicable
• Adult critical care work setting experience required
• Experience with airway management including intubation assist, extubation, tracheostomy care, and suctioning
• Experience caring for patients with ARDS, aspiration, COVID, ECMO, fresh tracheostomy, pneumonia, and bronchoscopy
• Medication administration experience including Albuterol, Atrovent, Mucomyst, Nitric Oxide, and others
• Ventilator management skills including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Arterial puncture and ABG drawing/interpretation experience required
• Epic/Excellian charting experience required
• Must live more than 100 miles from the facility to be considered
• Pending license accepted but must be active by start date
• 1 supervisor reference required for consideration

Additional Information

• ECMO Specialist providing protocol-driven ECMO oxygen therapy and critical care respiratory support
• Perform chest physiotherapy, nebulizer treatments, and pulmonary hygiene procedures
• Assist with patient transport, including inter-departmental and ambulance transport
• First-time travelers accepted if they have at least 1 year of ECMO Specialist experience
• Scrub color is Ceil Blue (provided) or Olive Green (traveler's own)
• Returning staff must have been gone at least 3 months since last worked as perm staff or per diem
• RTO ideally no more than 5 days
• Local candidates not accepted due to 100-mile radius requirement

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.