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ECMO Nurse/UKHC at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States
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University of Kentucky

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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job TitleECMO Nurse/UKHC
Requisition NumberNR14861
Working TitleECMO Nurse
Department NameH3080:Critical Care Services
Work LocationLexington, KY
Grade Level11
Salary Range$29.12-45.70/hour
Type of PositionStaff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
ADN
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Registered Nurse (RN)
Physical Requirements
Staff must be able to push/pull at least 50lbs. Staff must be able to provide excellent and efficient primary patient care in a transport setting (by ground in an ambulance, rotary aircraft or fixed-wing aircraft).
Shift
Must be able to work three twelve hours shifts per week from 7am until 7:30pm with some weekend and holiday shifts required as needed by department.
Job Summary
The position of the ECMO specialist is necessary for the safe, effective and efficient care of the patient on ECMO. ECMO is currently managed in the Cardiovascular ICU only. Registered Nurses in the ECMO Specialist role routinely demonstrate sound clinical judgment, excellence in technical skill and ability to maintain composure and performance under extremely stressful situations and environments. This role will provide monitoring and care of the ECMO patient during transport.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Critical thinking, attention to detail, flourishes in high pressure situations, able to effectively communicate with multidisciplinary teams.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Experience in the care of ECMO/ECLS patients strongly preferred
Deadline to Apply03/26/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.


Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please indicate your current Nursing Educational Level.
    • New Graduate
    • Diploma
    • ADN
    • BSN
    • MSN
    • PhD or DNP
  2. * Are you currently employed as a registered nurse at UK HealthCare Chandler/UK HealthCare Samaritan Hospitals?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Please indicate your current licensure status.
    • None
    • Current KY RN License
    • Current compact state RN licensure
    • Current non-compact state RN licensure
    • New Graduate within 6 months or Provisional License
    • Valid KY Temporary Work Permit
  4. * Where did you first see this position advertised?
    • UK Jobs Website
    • Employee Referral
    • Print Advertisement
    • On-line Advertisement
    • Military Connection Advertisement
    • Job Fair
    • "I'm Interested" page on Nurse Recruitment website
    • Facebook
    • HospitalCareers.com
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
    • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
    • InsightIntoDiversity.com
    • Latinosinhighered.com
    • Indeed.com
    • LinkedIn.com
    • Institute for Diversity in Health Management
    • None of the Above
  5. * Please describe your nursing experience in detail.

    (Open Ended Question)


Applicant Documents
Required Documents
    Optional Documents
    1. Resume
    2. Curriculum Vita
    3. Cover Letter

    Job Location

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States

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