Job Summary
Perfusionist in a healthcare facility setting is urgently needed for a temporary assignment beginning November 2, 2026, through February 1, 2027. This position involves providing perfusion support for both on pump and off pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedures, valve replacement surgeries, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures for adult patients.
Job Details
- Qualifications: Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required. Certification from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) is preferred. A minimum of two years of related work experience is necessary. This role does not require a professional license, but credentialing by Sanford Health is needed and should be planned 3-4 weeks in advance.
- Schedule: Eight-hour shifts Monday through Friday with a call rotation one night per week and every other or every third weekend.
- Responsibilities: Provide perfusion support during cardiac surgeries, including procedures conducted in hybrid cath labs or operating rooms, utilizing equipment such as Spectrum pumps and the Viper system for documentation. Conduct about 40 patient procedures per day, working closely with a team of surgeons and perfusionists.
- Additional Information: Orientation involves a one-on-one training with a perfusionist, and all clinicians are required to badge in and out of the facility. Scrub color is provided (Ceil Blue), and completion of an application and employment history is required for submission. Credentialing and compliance with health clearance (including TB titers and urine drug scans) are mandatory, along with evidence of recent clinical activity and, if applicable, prior employment with the organization, with documentation of coverage and credentialing.
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
