Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics RRT - ECMO Specialist Minneapolis, MNJoin a leading facility in Minneapolis, MN, and elevate your career as a Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics RRT and ECMO Specialist. Enjoy a favorable night shift schedule, competitive hourly pay, and comprehensive benefitsall while making a meaningful impact on critically ill patients. Immediate start date on 09/21/2026, with a scheduled assignment through 02/08/2027.
Quick Facts
- Location: 800 East 28th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- End Date: 02/08/2027
- Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (18:30 - 07:00)
- Hours/Week: 36 hours/week
- Employment Type: Contract/Per Diem
- License/Certs: Active State License; ACLS, BLS, PALS, RRT required
- Experience: Minimum 2 years RRT experience and 1 year ECMO specialty required; first-timers accepted with at least 1 year ECMO experience
Pay & Benefits
- Hourly Pay Rate: $65.76/hour
- Benefits:
- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
- Robust referral bonus program
- 24/7 dedicated support team throughout your assignment
- Paid sick time in accordance with laws
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements where applicable
What Youll Do
- Provide advanced respiratory care, including airway management, suctioning, and ventilator management.
- Administer medications such as inhaled therapies, nitric oxide, and antibiotics.
- Manage complex airway devices, including endotracheal tubes, trachs, and airway suctioning.
- Monitor and interpret arterial blood gases and troubleshoot ventilator alarms.
- Support ECMO procedures, including protocol-driven management.
- Assist with patient assessments, including ARDS, pneumonia, COVID-19, aspiration, and other critical conditions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, adult critical care setting.
What You Need
- Required:
- Active Minnesota State RN license or equivalent
- ACLS, BLS, PALS certifications
- Minimum 2 years RRT experience and 1 year ECMO experience
- Proficiency in ABG interpretation, ventilator troubleshooting, airway management, and arterial puncture
- Preferred:
- Experience in adult critical care environments
- Ability to float within scope as needed
- Willingness to work every other weekend
About the Assignment
This role is based in a Magnet-recognized, short-term acute care hospital with 672 staffed beds, specializing in adult critical care, trauma, and teaching programs. The unit focuses on advanced respiratory support, including ECMO, with a multidisciplinary team committed to patient and staff success.
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