Travel Perfusionist ECMO CVOR Level 1 Trauma 5x8 Days $5846 Weekly

Job description

Travel Perfusionist – ECMO | CVOR | Level 1 Trauma | 5x8 Days
Location: South Carolina
Gross: $5,846/week | W2: $115/hr | Tax-Free Stipend: $1,246/week

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ABOUT HEARTLINE STAFFING
Heartline Staffing connects healthcare professionals with meaningful career opportunities across the country. As a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting, our team works directly with healthcare organizations to identify talented clinicians who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Heartline Staffing is seeking an experienced Travel Perfusionist for a high-acuity cardiac program in South Carolina.

This role is ideal for a highly skilled clinician with advanced perfusion expertise who thrives in fast-paced, emergent cardiac environments across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations.

The ideal candidate will have extensive ECMO experience, including independent cannulation and transport support, and the ability to manage complex cardiopulmonary bypass procedures and advanced mechanical circulatory support systems.

COMPENSATION
Gross: $5,846/week | W2: $115/hr | Tax-Free Stipend: $1,246/week
Housing Stipend: $770/week
Meals and Incidentals: $476/week
Overtime: $172.50/hr (after 40 hours)
On Call: $5/hr | Charge: $3/hr | Holiday: 1.35x

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
1 Travel Perfusionist opening
13 week assignment
Start Date: April 13, 2026
Schedule: 5x8 day shifts (hours may vary)
On call required

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate and manage cardiopulmonary bypass during cardiac surgical procedures
Independently assist with ECMO cannulation across adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
Support ECMO transport operations
Manage advanced perfusion techniques including cardioplegia delivery and hypothermic circulatory arrest
Monitor perfusion parameters including flow rates, anticoagulation, and patient stability
Provide intraoperative support for procedures including CABG, valve replacements, and TAVR
Respond to emergent cardiac and trauma cases
Collaborate closely with surgical and anesthesia teams in high-acuity environments

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 5 years of perfusion experience required
Travel experience required (no first-time travelers)
Clinical Perfusionist (ABCP) certification required
BLS and ACLS certifications required
Minimum 1 year Epic experience required
Experience in Level 1 Trauma and teaching hospital environments required

WHY JOIN THIS TEAM
High-acuity cardiac program with advanced surgical exposure
Opportunity to expand ECMO and mechanical circulatory support expertise
Collaborative, experienced surgical team environment
Strong compensation package with premium pay and stipends
Exposure to complex and specialized cardiac procedures

REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Clinical Perfusionist (ABCP) certification
Active BLS and ACLS certifications
Minimum 5 years perfusion experience
Proven ECMO cannulation and transport experience
Experience across CVOR, General OR, Pediatric CVOR, and Level 1 Trauma settings
Epic EMR experience
Ability to work 5x8 schedule with on-call requirements
Must be comfortable in fast-paced emergent cardiac environments

FINAL NOTE
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Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.

• $5,846 Weekly Gross Pay
• ECMO Cannulation & Transport Required
• Level 1 Trauma | CVOR | Pediatric & Adult Cases