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ECMO Specialist jobs are open across hospitals, children's medical centers, and cardiac surgery programs, covering neonatal, pediatric, and adult critical care, from new-graduate perfusionists to senior ECMO coordinators and program leads. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Join Baylor University Medical Center as a Registered Nurse and be part of something better!
$15,000 sign-on bonus available to full-time candidates with 2 years Registered Nurse experience
ECMO ICU Opportunities
The ECMO ICU is looking for experienced ECMO Specialist RNs who strive to deliver the highest quality care for our ECMO population. Come join our ELSO Platinum Center Of Excellence Program! The ECMO Specialist is expected to prime, initiate therapy, independently perform circuit exchanges and emergent interventions, and be proficient in the operation of multiple ECLS components and pumps. Performs intra/inter hospital transport of ECLS patients as part of the interdisciplinary Rapid ECMO Deployment Team.
ECMO ICU
Patient Population: All ECLS patients receiving VA, VV, VP, VA-V, RVAD and ECPR therapies. Disease processes including but not limited to postcardiotomy syndrome, cardiogenic shock, advanced heart failure, pre and post heart/lung transplant, ARDS, and post cardiac arrest.
Patient Ratios: ECMO Specialist to pump ratio 1:3
Department Specifics: 10 dedicated ECMO beds located inside CTTICU, dedicated ICU physicians and ACNP coverage 24/7, 100% certification rate (CCRN, CSC), multiple research trials and publications, and 1 of 2 NTX ECMO programs with ECMO Specialist RN led transport teams.
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 opened with 25 beds and has grown to 914 licensed beds, cares for more than 300,000 people each year and serves as the North Texas flagship hospital of Baylor Scott & White Health. We are home to more than 20 medical specialty centers, many of which are ranked among the top 50 programs in the United States. Baylor Dallas is honored to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” for 29 consecutive years, with similar designations from Newsweek and Becker’s Healthcare, and has 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 accreditation in the Magnet Recognition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). For more information about Baylor University Medical Center, visit BSWHealth.com/Dallas.
We welcome applicants who will serve faithfully, act honestly, never settle, and recognize that we are in it together to deliver world-class healthcare.
Why Baylor Scott & White Health
At Baylor Scott & White Health, we empower each other to create healthier communities and deliver safe and high-quality care across the state of Texas. With more than 52 hospitals, 800 access points, a quality health plan and an award-winning research institute, you’ll enjoy endless opportunities to make your mark on the future of healthcare. At Baylor Scott and White Health, you’ll be joining a team that’s committed to better. Because better never settles. And neither should you.
As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White Health has the resources to offer a variety of career opportunities to meet your personal and professional goals.
The Baylor Scott & White Health nursing team challenges each other to innovate, to constantly raise the bar and to never settle. Every day, our diverse group of team members bring unique talents, a passion for innovation and a deep commitment to those we serve.
Baylor Scott & White Health Registered Nurses Enjoy
- Competitive pay including an RN Bonus Program rewarding nurses for providing exceptional care and improving patient outcomes.
- Attractive Relocation Assistance for full-time candidates.
- Excellent benefits including a generous 401(k) program with company match, vacation and paid time off (PTO), tuition assistance, immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits and wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy. (Note: benefits may vary based on position type and/or level).
- A strong shared governance model featuring unit-based councils that empower nurses and improve patient outcomes.
- Access to more than 4,000 hours of online continuing education for professional development.
- A strong system Nurse Practice Council that uses autonomy, authority and accountability in collaboration with transformational nursing leadership to drive nursing practice throughout Baylor Scott & White Health.
- A spirit of inquiry and innovation that promotes evidence-based practice, research and innovations in nursing practice.
- A healthy work environment and culture of safety using inter-professional collaboration and professional competencies to meet the needs of patients to provide safe passage and quality outcomes at every encounter.
Registered Nurse Requirements
- Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program
- License/Certification
- RN – Registered Nurse
- BLS – Basic Life Support (required within 30 days of hire)
- ACLS - American Heart Association
- CCRN – through AACN
Baylor Scott & White Health is the most awarded system in Texas, and a Certified Great Place to Work! Consider a career move to Baylor University Medical Center and join our exceptional nursing team committed to something better.
Join Baylor University Medical Center as a Registered Nurse and be part of something better!
$15,000 sign-on bonus available to full-time candidates with 2 years Registered Nurse experience
ECMO ICU Opportunities
The ECMO ICU is looking for experienced ECMO Specialist RNs who strive to deliver the highest quality care for our ECMO population. Come join our ELSO Platinum Center Of Excellence Program! The ECMO Specialist is expected to prime, initiate therapy, independently perform circuit exchanges and emergent interventions, and be proficient in the operation of multiple ECLS components and pumps. Performs intra/inter hospital transport of ECLS patients as part of the interdisciplinary Rapid ECMO Deployment Team.
ECMO ICU
Patient Population: All ECLS patients receiving VA, VV, VP, VA-V, RVAD and ECPR therapies. Disease processes including but not limited to postcardiotomy syndrome, cardiogenic shock, advanced heart failure, pre and post heart/lung transplant, ARDS, and post cardiac arrest.
Patient Ratios: ECMO Specialist to pump ratio 1:3
Department Specifics: 10 dedicated ECMO beds located inside CTTICU, dedicated ICU physicians and ACNP coverage 24/7, 100% certification rate (CCRN, CSC), multiple research trials and publications, and 1 of 2 NTX ECMO programs with ECMO Specialist RN led transport teams.
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 opened with 25 beds and has grown to 914 licensed beds, cares for more than 300,000 people each year and serves as the North Texas flagship hospital of Baylor Scott & White Health. We are home to more than 20 medical specialty centers, many of which are ranked among the top 50 programs in the United States. Baylor Dallas is honored to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” for 29 consecutive years, with similar designations from Newsweek and Becker’s Healthcare, and has 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 accreditation in the Magnet Recognition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). For more information about Baylor University Medical Center, visit BSWHealth.com/Dallas.
We welcome applicants who will serve faithfully, act honestly, never settle, and recognize that we are in it together to deliver world-class healthcare.
Why Baylor Scott & White Health
At Baylor Scott & White Health, we empower each other to create healthier communities and deliver safe and high-quality care across the state of Texas. With more than 52 hospitals, 800 access points, a quality health plan and an award-winning research institute, you’ll enjoy endless opportunities to make your mark on the future of healthcare. At Baylor Scott and White Health, you’ll be joining a team that’s committed to better. Because better never settles. And neither should you.
As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White Health has the resources to offer a variety of career opportunities to meet your personal and professional goals.
The Baylor Scott & White Health nursing team challenges each other to innovate, to constantly raise the bar and to never settle. Every day, our diverse group of team members bring unique talents, a passion for innovation and a deep commitment to those we serve.
Baylor Scott & White Health Registered Nurses Enjoy
- Competitive pay including an RN Bonus Program rewarding nurses for providing exceptional care and improving patient outcomes.
- Attractive Relocation Assistance for full-time candidates.
- Excellent benefits including a generous 401(k) program with company match, vacation and paid time off (PTO), tuition assistance, immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits and wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy. (Note: benefits may vary based on position type and/or level).
- A strong shared governance model featuring unit-based councils that empower nurses and improve patient outcomes.
- Access to more than 4,000 hours of online continuing education for professional development.
- A strong system Nurse Practice Council that uses autonomy, authority and accountability in collaboration with transformational nursing leadership to drive nursing practice throughout Baylor Scott & White Health.
- A spirit of inquiry and innovation that promotes evidence-based practice, research and innovations in nursing practice.
- A healthy work environment and culture of safety using inter-professional collaboration and professional competencies to meet the needs of patients to provide safe passage and quality outcomes at every encounter.
Registered Nurse Requirements
- Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program
- License/Certification
- RN – Registered Nurse
- BLS – Basic Life Support (required within 30 days of hire)
- ACLS - American Heart Association
- CCRN – through AACN
Baylor Scott & White Health is the most awarded system in Texas, and a Certified Great Place to Work! Consider a career move to Baylor University Medical Center and join our exceptional nursing team committed to something better.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in ECMO specialist jobs.
- Current RN, respiratory therapist, or cardiovascular perfusionist license in good standing
- Completion of an ELSO-recognized ECMO specialist training program
- Minimum of two or more years of experience in critical care, perfusion, or cardiac surgery
- Proficiency operating centrifugal pump systems such as Maquet, Thoratec, or Medtronic platforms
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications current at time of hire
- Ability to respond to bedside emergencies within defined on-call response time requirements
Tips for Your ECMO Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to ECMO circuit management
Hiring managers want to see specific ECMO run hours, circuit types you've managed, and emergency scenarios you've handled. List your total hours by modality, such as VA and VV, and call out any centrifugal pump platforms you've operated independently.
Target programs by volume and acuity
High-volume ECMO centers post more frequently and offer faster skill development. Search for openings at Level I trauma centers, quaternary cardiac surgery programs, and pediatric heart centers, where case complexity and staffing needs are consistently higher.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists ecmo specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Get your ELSO credentialing documentation ready
Many hospitals require proof of ELSO-recognized training or completion of an accredited ECMO program before they'll schedule an interview. Have your training certificates, competency sign-offs, and institutional credentialing letters scanned and ready to attach.
Prepare for scenario-based technical interviews
ECMO specialist interviews almost always include real-time troubleshooting scenarios: oxygenator failure, sudden flow drop, or circuit thrombus. Practice walking through your decision process out loud, including who you notify and in what order, before you get in the room.
Negotiate on-call structure, not just base pay
ECMO programs vary widely on call frequency, response time requirements, and in-house versus home call arrangements. During the offer stage, ask directly about the call schedule so you can compare total burden across competing offers, not just the base figure.
ECMO Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most ecmo specialists?
Boston Medical Center, Baylor Scott & White Health, and Mayo Clinic are hiring the most ecmo specialists right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Minnesota, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at quaternary medical centers and freestanding children's hospitals with active cardiac surgery programs.
How many ecmo specialist jobs are remote?
About 25% of ecmo specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of the role. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are ECMO program education, protocol development, and clinical coordination roles that do not require direct patient circuit management.
How do you become an ecmo specialist?
Start by obtaining a clinical license as a registered nurse, respiratory therapist, or cardiovascular perfusionist, then gain experience in an intensive care unit, cardiac surgery suite, or neonatal ICU. Complete a formal ECMO training program recognized by ELSO, accumulate supervised run hours under a credentialed specialist, and pass your institution's internal competency validation before taking independent call.
How do you get hired as an ecmo specialist with little experience?
Apply to hospitals that run structured ECMO training pipelines for experienced ICU or cardiac nurses who do not yet have ECMO-specific hours. Highlight any exposure to mechanical circulatory support, arterial lines, or high-acuity resuscitation in your application. Some programs will hire candidates into a training track and credential them in-house rather than requiring prior independent ECMO experience.
What does the ecmo specialist interview process look like?
Most programs begin with a phone or video screen focused on your clinical background and licensure. A panel interview with ECMO program leadership, perfusionists, and intensivists typically follows, and it almost always includes scenario-based questions testing your troubleshooting logic and emergency escalation judgment. Some centers add a skills lab component where you demonstrate hands-on circuit management before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to ecmo specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to ecmo specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from hospitals and health systems across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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