About James
I'm a CCRN-certified ICU nurse with 12 years of experience in medical-surgical ICU and cardiac critical care at Mayo Clinic — consistently ranked the #1 hospital in the United States. My clinical focus includes management of complex multi-organ failure, ECMO support, post-cardiac surgery care, and advanced ventilator management.
Beyond bedside nursing, I'm a passionate educator and charge nurse who has precepted over 40 new ICU nurses during my career. I hold my CCRN certification (renewed 2024) and am ECMO-trained through the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization. I serve on Mayo's ICU shared governance council, focusing on sepsis bundle compliance and nurse retention.
On LinkedIn and social media, I share real stories from the ICU to humanize critical care nursing for the public and provide mentorship to student and new-grad nurses. I'm fluent in English and Spanish and actively open to senior ICU or ICU leadership positions at top academic medical centers — especially those offering visa sponsorship for international hire-based expansion.
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James Rodriguez — ICU RN Introduction
1 min 02 sec · Recorded March 2025 · HD 1080p
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Employer Reviews (14 reviews · 4.9★ avg)
"James is one of the most skilled and compassionate ICU nurses I have ever had the privilege to work with. His ECMO expertise is exceptional — he has been instrumental in developing our unit's ECMO protocol. Beyond the technical skills, his bedside manner with families during the most difficult moments is truly extraordinary."
"I've worked alongside James for five years in our MSICU and I can say without hesitation he is the nurse every intensivist wants on their team. His clinical assessment is razor sharp — he's caught subtle deteriorations before our monitoring alarms. He anticipates needs, communicates crisply, and is absolutely unflappable in crisis situations."
"James was my preceptor and I honestly would not be the nurse I am today without him. He never made me feel stupid for asking questions and always explained the 'why' behind everything. He has a gift for teaching while managing two of the sickest patients on the floor. I aspire to be half the nurse he is."