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How much do ecmo rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for ecmo rn in Minnesota is $52.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.37 and $64.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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 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 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.

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.

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Infographic showing various Ecmo Rn job openings in Minnesota as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 58% Full Time, and 42% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $108,798 per year, or $52.3 per hour.
Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,366 per week in Minneapolis, MN

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,366 per week in Minneapolis, MN

TravelNurseSource

Minneapolis, MN

$2.37K/wk

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Location: Minneapolis, MN Agency: Prime Staffing Pay: $2,366 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 12 Weeks Start Date: 6/22/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Prime Staffing to find a qualified CVICU RN in Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55404!
ID: 62638493 Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30) Description: Position / Specialty: CVICU RNShift: 3x12 NightsRatios: 1:2Years of experience REQ: 2First-timers accepted: No Weekend REQ: Will work every other weekendCerts REQ: ACLS, BLSIs on-call REQ? NoWill clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? Will be expected to float through ICU community at ANW. CVICU, Med/Surg ICU, and Neuro ICU.Open to accommodating block schedule? No Locals accepted: No 100 mile radius Pending License accepted: Yes RTO Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days. Guaranteed Hours: Client may cancel up to 3 shifts at any time for any assigned Aya Candidate without any penalty or obligation to pay Aya for such cancelled time. On-call hours do not count towards the guaranteed minimum hours. Special Requirements: PA catheter interpretation and analysis requiredOpen heart recovery direct from OR strongly preferredLVAD/RVAD/Impella, IABP requiredCRRT with Prismaflex, and ECMO preferred (would need some of the travel nurses to have this skill)CRRTVentilatorsHemodynamic Monitoring, including PA cathetersTargeted Temperature ManagementBedside Trachs and PEGsEndotool for Glucose MonitoringPRISMA FlexTemporary PacemakersHeart Mate 2 & 3Centra MagImpellaBalloon PumpHospital Highlights Type of Facility: Short Term Acute Care Magnet / Teaching / Level Trauma (if applicable): Magnet / Teaching / Level III Trauma Total Staffed Beds: 672 Scrub Color: Navy BlueCharting: Excellian/Epic Parking Cost: Parking is a flat rate of $.55/hour. This rate applies to all shifts. Modified 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Samantha Kubisch Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Unknown Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Preferred Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : Yes Certifications : ACLS, BLSSkills : Activated Clotting Time (ACT), Arterial line management, Assist with Chest Tube Insertion/Removal, BiPAP/CPAP management, Blood Product Administration, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)*, Care of Ventilated Patient, Central line care/management, Central Venous Pressure Monitoring (CVP), Chronic/Acute Renal failure, Continuous IV sedation, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), CVVHD/CRRT, ECMO*, Epicardial Pacing Wire Care and Management, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun, Impella, Infection Prevention, INR, Intake and Output monitoring, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Isolation Precautions/PPE, IV insulin protocols, Management of dysrhythmias, Management of patient with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure, Medical Intensive Care Unit*, Neuro Intensive Care Unit*, Phlebotomy*, PICC line management, Post Cardiac Surgery (directly from the OR)*, Post Cardiac Surgery (Not directly from the OR), Pre/Post Cardiac Cath/intervention, Procedural Sedation Administration/Monitoring, PT/PTT, Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring, Pulmonary embolism, Respiratory failure, Sheath Removal, Starting and maintaining IVs, Suctioning (ETT, NT), Surgical Intensive Care Unit*, Titrate Cardiac drips, Titrate Vasoactive drips, TPN/Lipids, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)*, Ventilator Management, Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD/RVAD), CRRT with Prismaflex* Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : - Patient Ratios Days : 2 Patient Ratios Nights : 2 Patient Ratios Weekends : - Float Required : - Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : True Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : RN can be 12 hr days or nights every other weekend, all shifts are 12 hrs Pre-Approved Time Off : none Orientation Hours : 24 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults, Geriatrics Daily Census : 24 Number of Visits Per Day : 24 Number of Rooms : 32 Number of Beds : 32 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : PA catheter interpretation and analysis requiredOpen heart recovery direct from OR strongly preferredLVAD/RVAD/Impella, IABP requiredCRRT with Prismaflex, and ECMO preferred (would need some of the travel nurses to have this skill) Special Procedures/Unit Details : CRRTVentilatorsHemodynamic Monitoring, including PA cathetersTargeted Temperature ManagementBedside Trachs and PEGsEndotool for Glucose Monitoring Special Equipment : PRISMA FlexTemporary PacemakersHeart Mate 2 & 3Centra MagImpellaBalloon Pump #Tier2 Travel Compliance Compliance Document Deadline is the Monday prior to Start Compliance Requirements: Please ensure your candidates Date of Birth, SSN, and RTO are all included in the initial submission. Each candidate can only be sent to one position at a time per Allina policy. Please only submit your candidate to a maximum of one position at a time . Any additional submissions will be removed. We will redirect your candidate to open positions should they be declined from the need. Copy of Certifications: Please include all required certifications for the candidate at the time of submission. This includes Nursys or Allied License verifications. Requires specific amount of exp.: Typically 1 year in specialty. Varies by Position, check Job Details. Valid State License: License in hand preferred. Otherwise traveler must apply for MN license through Aya project at time offer is accepted. References Required: 1 supervisor reference minimum is required at the time of submission. Please do not submit any candidate who does not have a reference in hand at the time of submission. Local Rules: As of 7/17/23, Any candidate that is less than 100 miles away from the facility will need to be redirected. The only exception is for Radiology positions, Allina will accept locals. Please review mileage for eligibility before submitting. Candidates will float within hospital or to an affiliate hospitals near by: Yes please check specific Job Details for specifics Specific Charting Exp. Required: Epic/Excellian required for some positions. Check specific Job Details to confirm. Background Policy to be noted prior to submission: Cannot proceed if there is an open case. All hits will be reviewed during the compliance process and cannot be screened prior to signing. Return Staff Policy: Traveler must be gone 3 months from last shift worked as Perm (Staff or Per Diem) Fingerprinting: If fingerprint results are not received by the compliance file due date, candidates will be pushed back at least one week. Please note, at this time only 25 states outside of Minnesota can perform LiveScan prints for this background check. If candidates are not within driving distance of a LiveScan location, they must travel to one or to Minnesota to get this done. These must be done as soon as possible, as results can take anywhere from 1 day to 3-4 weeks, and candidates will not be cleared to start unless fingerprint results are on file. This is a Minnesota state requirement with no exceptions. Please ensure your traveler is aware and in agreeance prior to submitting. If traveler has any vacation plans during the period between Sign Date and Start Date, this must be communicated to the Account Manager at the time of Submission to ensure a realistic start date may be requested. Allina Reference Policy : Allina does not provide references to travelers post-assignment or if they previously worked as a perm employee. Please ensure your traveler is aware of this. Modules: Travelers receive $150 stipend for completing pre-start modules, average 8hrs spent on modules All onsite modules are billable (Excellian/EPIC classes) Modules are required pre-start and recorded by transcripts Submittal Details: #Tier2 Travel ComplianceCompliance Document Deadline is the Monday prior to StartCompliance Requirements: Please ensure your candidates Date of Birth, SSN, and RTO are all included in the initial submission. Each candidate can only be sent to one position at a time per Allina policy. Please only submit your candidate to a maximum of one position at a time. Any additional submissions will be removed. We will redirect your candidate to open positions should they be declined from the need.Copy of Certifications: Please include all required certifications for the candidate at the time of submission. This includes Nursys or Allied License verifications. Requires specific amount of exp.: Typically 1 year in specialty. Varies by Position, check Job Details.Valid State License: License in hand preferred. Otherwise traveler must apply for MN license through Aya project at time offer is accepted.References Required: 1 supervisor reference minimum is required at the time of submission. Please do not submit any candidate who does not have a reference in hand at the time of submission.Local Rules: As of 7/17/23, Any candidate that is less than 100 miles away from the facility will need to be redirected. The only exception is for Radiology positions, Allina will accept locals. Please review mileage for eligibility before submitting.Candidates will float within hospital or to an affiliate hospitals near by: Yes please check specific Job Details for specificsSpecific Charting Exp. Required: Epic/Excellian required for some positions. Check specific Job Details to confirm.  Background Policy to be noted prior to submission: Cannot proceed if there is an open case.  All hits will be reviewed during the compliance process and cannot be screened prior to signing.Return Staff Policy: Traveler must be gone 3 months from last shift worked as Perm (Staff or Per Diem)Fingerprinting: If fingerprint results are not received by the compliance file due date, candidates will be pushed back at least one week. Please note, at this time only 25 states outside of Minnesota can perform LiveScan prints for this background check. If candidates are not within driving distance of a LiveScan location, they must travel to one or to Minnesota to get this done. These must be done as soon as possible, as results can take anywhere from 1 day to 3-4 weeks, and candidates will not be cleared to start unless fingerprint results are on file. This is a Minnesota state requirement with no exceptions. Please ensure your traveler is aware and in agreeance prior to submitting.If traveler has any vacation plans during the period between Sign Date and Start Date, this must be communicated to the Account Manager at the time of Submission to ensure a realistic start date may be requested.Allina Reference Policy: Allina does not provide references to travelers post-assignment or if they previously worked as a perm employee. Please ensure your traveler is aware of this. receive $150 stipend for completing pre-start modules, average 8hrs spent on modulesAll onsite modules are billable (Excellian/EPIC classes)Modules are required pre-start and recorded by transcripts Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:84

About Prime Staffing

At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.

We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.

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  • RN – Cardiovascular ICU A

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