ICU Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Coordinator
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Coordinator - ICU

Position Details

• Role: Ventricular Assist Device Coordinator - ICU RN
• Schedule:

  • Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (5x8 day shift)
  • Weeknight call: 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM (remote unless onsite medically necessary)
  • Weekend call: Friday 5:00 PM through Monday 7:00 AM (remote unless onsite medically necessary)
• Start Date: November 24
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Licenses and Certifications

• DC Registered Nurse (RN) License (pending license accepted at submission; must have license before start)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or ARC certified
• Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) certification required
• Preferred: VAD Certification within last 1.5 years
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM)

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate monitoring of patients with ventricular assist devices during procedures and operations
• Collaborate with Materials Management and Equipment Technicians to maintain device inventory, tracking, and FDA recall response
• Serve as VAD Nurse Coordinator or VAD Engineer, proficient in VAD management
• Provide VAD patient education in accordance with regulatory standards
• Ability to take VAD call and assist with procedures

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) or similar critical care setting
• Proficiency in managing ventricular assist devices
• Ability to work independently during call shifts
• Strong communication and coordination skills

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days, including multi-state and federal searches
• Education verification for highest degree required by position
• Drug screening within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform job duties without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health documentation including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years preferred)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year, updated annually)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended; declination requires mask use during patient encounters

Competency Exams and Training

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (must score 80% or higher)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam with specific passing criteria (required for ICU and cardiac specialties)
• Facility-specific orientation and safety training modules
• Annual acknowledgment of safety manual
• Color blindness testing (online or in-person)

Additional Requirements

• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least two years of experience within the last three years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education and license information
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Valid driver's license if driving is an essential job function

Notes

• Call shifts are primarily remote unless onsite presence is medically necessary
• Facility modules and training must be completed prior to start date
• Pending DC RN license status must be documented at submission and license must be obtained before starting

This position is ideal for experienced ICU nurses with specialized VAD knowledge seeking a travel contract in a cardiovascular critical care environment.