Outpatient Transplant Nurse Coordinator
Washington, DC
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Outpatient Transplant Coordinator

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position in an ambulatory transplant clinic
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (5x8 day shift)
• Requires 2 years of nursing experience
• Transplant and ambulatory care experience preferred, but willing to train on clinic skills
• Must have a valid DC nursing license at time of application
• Facility accepts first-time travelers but prefers candidates with previous travel experience
• Flu vaccine is mandatory for all employees

Required Licenses & Certifications

• DC Registered Nurse License (must have in hand upon submission)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC certified
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - review required
• Other certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM)
• State License verification required prior to start

Experience & References

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• For travel contracts, at least 1 completed travel assignment or 1 month of per diem assignment required

Health & Safety Requirements

• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Negative TB test (IGRA or PPD) within 1 year, updated annually; chest x-ray if history of positive TB
• Immunization or titer documentation for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
• Tdap vaccine within last 10 years preferred
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana), updated annually for extensions/returning candidates
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 23 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended; declination requires mask-wearing for patient encounters
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete on-site if needed)

Background & Compliance Checks

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• E-Verify attestation required prior to start
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification for highest degree required by position
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG (with remediation if needed), and color blindness testing
• Annual safety manual acknowledgement and facility-specific training modules required

Additional Notes

• Valid driver’s license required if driving is an essential job function
• Clear, professional photo required for badge issuance
• Completion of facility-specific modules (SITELS) prior to hire date
• Documentation and attestations related to drug screening, background checks, and I9/E-Verify must be completed by credentialing staff

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized outpatient transplant setting with a structured day shift schedule and support for candidates new to travel nursing.