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CommonSpirit Health

RN

Santa Maria, CA · On-site

Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare ... ECMO. One Community. One Mission. One California

CommonSpirit Health

RN

Santa Maria, CA · On-site

... ECMO. One Community. One Mission. One California Qualifications: Required * Registered Nurse ... Graduate with 6 monthsto one (1) year of work experience * Registered Nurse: CA RN license * Basic ...

GQR Healthcare

Travel RN ECMO

Fresno, CA

GQR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Resource for a travel nursing job in Fresno, California. & Requirements * Specialty: Resource * Discipline: RN * Start Date: ASAP * Duration: 52 weeks * 36 ...

Uniti Med

Travel RN ECMO

Fresno, CA

Uniti Med is seeking a travel nurse RN Resource for a travel nursing job in Fresno, California. & Requirements * Specialty: Resource * Discipline: RN * Start Date: ASAP * Duration: 52 weeks * 36 ...

CommonSpirit Health

RN CCU

Santa Maria, CA

It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO. One Community. One Mission. One California As a Registered Nurse (RN), ...

Dignity Health

RN CCU

Santa Maria, CA

$51.57 - $76.96/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare ... ECMO. One Community. One Mission. One California ( Pay Range $51.57 - $76.96 /hour We are an equal ...

CommonSpirit Health

RN CCU

Santa Maria, CA

It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO. One Community. One Mission. One California As a Registered Nurse (RN), ...

CommonSpirit Health

RN L&D

Santa Maria, CA

... ECMO. One Community. One Mission. One California Qualifications: Required * Registered Nurse ... Graduate. * Minimum of 6 months to one (1) year of work experience. * Registered Nurse: CA RN * ...

CommonSpirit Health

RN CCU

Santa Maria, CA

It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO. One Community. One Mission. One California As a Registered Nurse (RN), ...

CommonSpirit Health

RN CCU

Santa Maria, CA

... ECMO. One Community. One Mission. One California Qualifications: Required * Registered Nurse ... Graduate and 6 months to one (1) year of work experience * Registered Nurse: CA RN License * Basic ...

CommonSpirit Health

RN CCU

Santa Maria, CA

... ECMO. One Community. One Mission. One California Qualifications: Required * Registered Nurse ... Graduate and 6 months to one (1) year of work experience * Registered Nurse: CA RN License * Basic ...

CommonSpirit Health

RN L&D

Santa Maria, CA

It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO. One Community. One Mission. One California As a Registered Nurse (RN), ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for ecmo rn in California is $52.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.65 and $64.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by ECMO RNs during patient care, and how can they be managed?

ECMO RNs often encounter challenges such as rapidly changing patient conditions, complex troubleshooting of ECMO circuits, and maintaining clear communication with a multidisciplinary team. Managing these challenges requires strong critical thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and continuous collaboration with physicians, perfusionists, and respiratory therapists. Proactive communication, ongoing education, and participating in simulation training can help ECMO RNs stay prepared for emergencies and deliver safe, effective care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ECMO RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as an ECMO RN, you need advanced clinical expertise in critical care nursing, specialized knowledge of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and an active RN license, often with additional certifications like CCRN. Familiarity with ECMO circuit equipment, patient monitoring systems, and emergency protocols is essential. Strong attention to detail, quick decision-making, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills in this high-stakes environment. These skills ensure safe, precise management of complex patients on life support, minimizing risks and optimizing patient outcomes.

What is the difference between Ecmo Rn vs Respiratory Therapist?

AspectEcmo RnRespiratory Therapist
CertificationsRN license, ECMO certificationRespiratory therapy license, advanced certifications
Work EnvironmentIntensive care units, hospitalsHospitals, clinics, emergency settings
Job RoleManage ECMO machines, patient care, collaborate with teamsAssess, treat, and monitor respiratory conditions

While both Ecmo Rns and Respiratory Therapists work in critical care settings, Ecmo Rns focus on managing ECMO machines and providing comprehensive patient care, requiring RN licensure and ECMO certification. Respiratory Therapists specialize in respiratory assessments and treatments, often working alongside Ecmo Rns but with different certifications. Both roles are vital in ICU teams but differ in scope and specific responsibilities.

What are ECMO RNs?

ECMO RNs, or Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Registered Nurses, are specialized nurses who care for patients receiving ECMO therapy. ECMO is a life-support system used for patients with severe heart or lung failure, and the nurse is responsible for monitoring the ECMO machine, assessing the patient’s condition, and collaborating with the healthcare team. ECMO RNs require advanced critical care skills and specific training to ensure patient safety and optimal machine functioning.
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ECMO Specialist- Bay Area, California-PRN

Innovative Perfusion Concepts, Inc.

Burlingame, CA • On-site

$90 - $140/hr

Other

Retirement

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Integration Health is a Joint Commission-accredited leader in ECMO and perfusion support. As the parent company of Innovative ECMO Concepts (IEC) and Innovative Perfusion Concepts (IPC), we deliver confidence through expert staffing, patient transport, and program development-advancing critical care and improving patient outcomes nationwide.
About the Role
Job Title: ECMO Specialist
Location: Bay Area, California
(On-Site; Must be local and within driving distance)
Employment Status: PRN position
Scheduling Requirements:
The PRN ECMO Specialist must be willing to provide a minimum of 5 days of availability throughout each month.
Job Summary:
The ECMO Specialist provides bedside critical care assistance to patients receiving ECMO therapy within Integration Health customer facilities. The ECMO Specialist I have a functional understanding of extracorporeal life support (ECLS), mechanical circulatory support (MCS), and will participate in required IH training for continuing education and experience. This position regularly reports to the clinical operations manager, however at specific accounts an alternate IH designee/coordinator may serve as an initial contact person in the chain of command.
Compensation and Benefits:
  • Competitive compensation is offered, with pay rates ranging from $90.00 to $140.00 per hour.
  • Holiday bonus and crisis pay opportunities.
  • Employees may elect to participate in the employer's Guideline 401(k) retirement plan. Participants may make pre-tax or Roth contributions to a retirement account. Integration Health matches contributions at 100% of the first 1% of the employee's deferrals and 50% of deferrals between 1% and 6% of the employee's salary.
  • Exemplary training program.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Skills and Knowledge:
    • Excellent communication skills necessary to work with all hospital employees, physicians, patients, family members and community professionals.
  • Clinical Duties:
    • Provide continuous monitoring of the ECLS patient and circuit
    • Monitor and adjust the ECLS blood flow and sweep gas flow per established guidelines or physician/advanced practice provider orders.
    • Recommend appropriate changes to patient management based on relevant patient data and/or changing patient status.
    • Review all laboratory and radiographic reports related to the ECLS patient and report any irregularity immediately to ECLS physician/advanced practice provider.
    • Collaborate with the ECLS physician/advanced practice provider, ECLS Specialists and other health care professionals to coordinate all tests and evaluations.
    • Perform other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and competency level, by the ECLS physician/advanced practice provider, the clinical operations manager, director of education, coordinators of Integration Health, or designee.
  • Documentation:
    • Responsibly use ADP and Concur apps/websites to log hours worked, location, and work-related expenses. Efficiently employ technology to independently schedule flights, hotels, car rentals, etc.
    • Document appropriately in the patient chart in accordance with hospital guidelines.
  • Communication:
    • An ECLS Specialist I will communicate professionally and in a timely manner with an administrative team that includes Scheduling & Logistics, Credentialing, as well as Leadership personnel.
    • Promote Integration Health culture and professional standards in a positive manner.
    • Will have professional dialogue about ECLS and medical management with the ECLS physician/advanced practice provider but should not undermine their decisions or communicate negative opposition to the patient, the patient's family or designee, or other medical staff in that facility.
  • Training:
    • Develop skills and knowledge related to extracorporeal life support through completion of ECLS education modules, Wet Labs, and Hands-on circuit training.
    • Introduction to multiple ECLS systems including: Cardiohelp, CentriMag, Spectrum, & Rotaflow.
    • Demonstrate competency during training and assessments with all ECLS equipment and ancillary tools.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree preferred. Associate degree with 2-3 years of related Critical Care &/or ECLS experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
  • Maintain unencumbered professional license (RN, RRT, CCP).
    • For RNs, a Nurse Compact license, if applicable, will be maintained for travelers; additionally, individual state licenses may be necessary.
    • For RRTs, requested individual state licenses will be maintained for travelers.
    • For CCPs, requested state licenses will be maintained for travelers.
  • Maintain advanced credentials as applicable to each profession.
  • Maintain AHA credentials in BLS

Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to effectively communicate and perform in stressful situations.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, see, hear, read, speak, and write for prolonged periods without accommodations.
  • Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with assistance.

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