5 Perfusionist Travel Therapy Jobs

Memphis, TN
 
estimated $5,701 per week
Start: 8/3/2026
Shift: Days - 5 x 8 hours
Duration: 13 Weeks

Travel Perfusionist - $5,701 per week in Memphis, TN - Job Title: Perfusionist Profession: Perfusionist Specialty: Perfusionist Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 hours (06:30 - 15:00) Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent experience required; pediatric experience preferred. License: Active license required. Certifications: Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) required. Must-Have: - Must hold certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. - Must be willing to stay until completion of any ongoing procedure if scheduled close to end of shift. - Must be willing to take night call while covering. Description: A perfusionist is needed for a daytime role. The shift runs from Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Should an operating room case still be in progress at 3 p.m., the individual will need to remain until it is completed. The job includes night on-call responsibilities as part of the coverage. Experience in pediatrics is preferred for this position. Candidates must be certified and have an active license. This role requires flexibility with work hours and on-call duties. Make sure to have the necessary qualifications and experience prior to applying.

New Orleans, LA
 
estimated $6,018 per week
Start: 8/10/2026
Shift: Days - 5 x 8 hours
Duration: 13 Weeks

Travel Perfusionist - $6,018 per week in New Orleans, LA - Job Title: Perfusionist Profession: Perfusionist Specialty: Perfusionist Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day 5x8-Hour Hours per Shift: 8 hours Experience: 2 years of experience required License: Current license as a Perfusionist required Certifications: Certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion required Must-Have: Completion of a formal training program in Extracorporeal Technology required. Must have current license in hand at time of submission. Description: This role involves conducting adult cardiopulmonary bypass. The perfusionist provides ventricular assist support and intra-aortic balloon pump support. Responsibilities also include conducting extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). You will perform auto transfusion, physiological monitoring, and hemofiltration including acute dialysis. Operating various blood analyzers and ex-vivo organ systems is also required. The unit may require assignment to an emergency team, where you would stay at the facility until after an event passes. Specific details regarding pay for emergency events will be communicated as they arise. This role requires availability for call on weekdays and weekends in rotation. References from two managers or supervisors will be required for clearance prior to starting the contract. Please ensure compliance with the licensing process, which may take two to four months.

Saint Louis, MO
 
estimated $5,392 per week
Start: 8/10/2026
Shift: Days - 5 x 8 hours
Duration: 13 Weeks

Travel Perfusionist - $5,392 per week in Saint Louis, MO - Job Title: Perfusionist Profession: Perfusionist Specialty: Perfusionist Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: 2 years License: Missouri License required; pending license will be considered Certifications: BLS, CCP - Certified Clinical Perfusionist Must-Have: - Minimum of 2 years of experience required - Call required - Experience with level 1 teaching hospital Description: Two years of experience required. Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications are required. Candidates must have a Missouri state license; pending applicants will be considered. Call duty is a requirement of this position. Experience in a level 1 teaching hospital is mandatory. Candidates should have exposure to medically complex patients, including those with end-stage renal disease, low ejection fraction, and heart failure. Familiarity with aortic dissections and aneurysms is necessary. Experience with total aortic arch and hemi arch work, liver transplant, and VV bypass is preferred. Candidates should be comfortable using cell savers and managing adult congenital cases. Skills in acid-base management, adequacy of perfusion, and cardiac surgery procedures are essential. Knowledge of extracorporeal life support (ECLS), ECMO, and patient monitoring is required. Ability to set up and prime equipment is necessary. Experience with organ transplantation techniques is desirable. Candidates will work with complex procedures and be expected to manage various cardiac interventions effectively.

Saint Louis, MO
 
estimated $3,260 per week
Start: 8/24/2026
Shift: Days - 3 x 8 hours
Duration: 13 Weeks

Travel Perfusionist - $3,260 per week in Saint Louis, MO - Job Title: Perfusionist Profession: Perfusionist Specialty: Perfusionist Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: 2 years required License: MO License required; consideration for pending license Certifications: BLS, CCP - Certified Clinical Perfusionist Must-Have: Call required; experience with Level 1 teaching hospital required Description: Part-time option available. Local candidates are welcome. Two years of experience is required. CCP and BLS certifications are required. A Missouri license is required, and pending licenses will be considered. Call duty is required. Experience in a Level 1 teaching hospital is required. The role involves managing medically complex patients, including those with ESRD, low EF, and heart failure. Responsibilities include handling cases such as aortic dissections and aneurysms. Experience with procedures like total aortic arch and hemi arch work is essential. The candidate should be familiar with cell saver usage, liver transplants, and VV bypass. Knowledge of Hipec, AngioVac, and adult congenital cases is a plus. Successful candidates will have a strong foundation in perfusion techniques and patient monitoring.

New Orleans, LA
 
estimated $6,018 per week
Start: 8/10/2026
Shift: Days - 5 x 8 hours
Duration: 13 Weeks

Travel Perfusionist - $6,018 per week in New Orleans, LA - Job Title: Perfusionist Profession: Perfusionist Specialty: Perfusionist Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: 2 years of experience required License: Licensed Perfusionist or license pending Certifications: Certified by The American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, BLS Must-Have: Completion of a formal training program in Extracorporeal Technology Ability to conduct adult cardiopulmonary bypass Experience with ventricular assist support, intra-aortic balloon pump support, and extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation Competence in performing auto transfusion, physiological monitoring, and hemofiltration including acute dialysis Experience operating various blood analyzers and ex-vivo organ systems Description: This position is for a Perfusionist responsible for various critical tasks. Clinicians in this role will conduct adult cardiopulmonary bypass. They will provide ventricular assist support and intra-aortic balloon pump support. This role also involves conducting extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation. Additionally, perfusionists will perform auto transfusion, physiological monitoring, and hemofiltration, including acute dialysis. Operating various blood analyzers and ex-vivo organ systems is also required. The position may include assignment to an Emergency Team with expectations to stay during emergencies. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of experience. This role is open to first-time travelers.