RN ECMO ICU

About the Role

Join the ECMO ICU at Baylor University Medical Center as a Registered Nurse and be part of an elite team delivering the highest quality care for our ECMO population. This role is ideal for experienced ECMO RNs who are competent in all mechanical circulatory devices, including percutaneous and implantable ventricular assist devices, intra-aortic balloon pumps, continuous renal replacement therapy, and ECMO. As part of our ELSO Platinum Center of Excellence program, you will work in a dedicated, inspiring, and efficient team committed to providing world-class extracorporeal care.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 nursing care to ECMO patients receiving VA, VV, VP, VA-V, RVAD, and ECPR therapies.
• Manage patients with disease processes including postcardiotomy syndrome, cardiogenic shock, advanced heart failure, pre and post heart/lung transplant, ARDS, and post cardiac arrest.
• Work in a 10-bed dedicated ECMO unit within the CTTICU, supported by dedicated ICU physicians and ACNP coverage 24/7.
• Participate in multiple research trials and publications.
• Engage in ECMO Specialist RN-led transport teams, one of only two such programs in North Texas.

Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program.
• RN – Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum 1-year CVICU or SICU experience.
• BLS – Basic Life Support (required within 30 days of hire).
• ACLS – American Heart Association certification.
• CCRN – through AACN (required within 6 months of hire).

Benefits

• Competitive pay, including an RN Bonus Program rewarding exceptional care and improved patient outcomes.
• $15,000 sign-on bonus for full-time candidates with 2 years of Registered Nurse experience.
• Attractive relocation assistance for full-time candidates.
• Generous 401(k) program with company match.
• Vacation and paid time off (PTO).
• Tuition assistance.
• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits, including wellness programs.
• Access to more than 4,000 hours of online continuing education for professional development.
• A strong shared governance model with unit-based councils that empower nurses and improve patient outcomes.
• Strong system Nurse Practice Council promoting autonomy, authority, and accountability in nursing practice.
• Culture of inquiry and innovation supporting evidence-based practice, research, and advancements in nursing.
• Healthy work environment with a focus on inter-professional collaboration and patient safety.

About the Organization

Baylor University Medical Center (Baylor Dallas), part of Baylor Scott & White Health, is a major patient care, teaching, and research center located in Dallas, Texas. Established in 1903, the hospital has grown to 914 licensed beds and cares for more than 300,000 people annually. It serves as the North Texas flagship hospital of Baylor Scott & White Health and is home to over 20 medical specialty centers, many ranked among the top 50 programs in the United States.

Baylor Dallas has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the "Best Hospitals" for 29 consecutive years, with similar accolades from Newsweek and Becker’s Healthcare. It has also been ranked in the Top 20 U.S. Major Teaching Hospitals for two consecutive years by Watson Health. In 2018, Baylor Dallas achieved its fourth consecutive Magnet Recognition accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White Health offers diverse career opportunities and resources to meet personal and professional goals. The nursing team is committed to innovation, raising the bar, and delivering world-class healthcare.