Outpatient Kidney Transplant RN
Fairfax, Virginia
MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute

Registered Nurse – Kidney Transplant (Travel/Contract)

Location: Fairfax, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
On Call/Weekend: No on call or weekend requirements
Float Requirement: None

Job Description

• Work in an outpatient clinic setting focused on kidney transplant patients
• May come into contact with COVID-19 patients
• Facility requires all travelers to have flu vaccination

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of transplant nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one prior travel nursing assignment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in a clinic setting
• Experience in an acute care setting

Orientation

• Orientation dates available: August 10 or August 24

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid driver’s license if driving on behalf of the employer is essential
• I9/E-Verify attestation required prior to start
• Criminal background check within 90 days, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to and during assignment
• Education verification of highest degree required by position
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana), including multiple substances
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• N95 fit test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)
• Immunization and health documentation including:

  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, with additional requirements if history of TB
  • Documentation of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Tdap vaccine within last 10 years preferred
• Annual competency exams including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency (with specific scoring requirements)
• Skills checklist and work history verification updated annually

Additional Notes

• No weekend or on-call duties required
• No float requirement
• Facility-specific modules (SITELS) must be completed prior to start date
• Photo for badge must meet specific criteria (clear, centered, no glare, solid background)

This position is ideal for experienced travel RNs with a background in medical-surgical nursing and prior travel assignments, seeking a day-shift role in kidney transplant outpatient care without weekend or on-call responsibilities.