Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary The Minneapolis, MN area is seeking an ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Registered Nurse to serve as an ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) Specialist. This position involves providing specialized care and managing ECMO therapy, including circuit setup, patient monitoring, and troubleshooting, to support critically ill patients requiring advanced life support.
Job Details
Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Minimum of an Associates or Bachelors Degree in Nursing from an accredited program, active RN license, and at least 1 year of ECMO Specialist experience.
Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.
Duties and Responsibilities: Assist physicians and clinical staff with initiation, maintenance, and discontinuation of ECMO therapy, managing up to three circuits if managing only one patient, ensuring circuit integrity, and responding promptly to emergent situations. Manage mechanical support devices such as Impella, IABP, and VADs. Conduct assessments and adjust equipment to optimize circuit function, monitor laboratory values including blood gases and anticoagulation, and maintain detailed documentation according to protocols. Participate in quality improvement, research activities, and multidisciplinary conferences related to ECMO therapy.
Additional Information: Must participate in mandatory ECMO competency trainings and stay current with ongoing education through journal articles and conferences.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Posted Date: 2026-09-01
Cross Country Job ID #1296690. 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. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Skills
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Anticoagulantunmatched
Conferencesunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Assistanceunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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