Transplant Coordinator RN
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Novant Health Cellular Therapy Forsyth Clinic NHMG

Job Opportunity: Transplant Coordinator

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Coordinate patient care for peripheral blood transplant cellular therapy from candidate identification through evaluation, cell harvest, and infusion/transplant.
• Manage a caseload of 8+ patients in various transplant phases.
• Schedule patient appointments and attend interdisciplinary meetings.
• Work autonomously with strong organizational skills.
• Patient diagnoses primarily include hematologic malignancies.

Work Schedule

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• 8-hour day shifts: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• No call, float, or weekend requirements

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 3 years of Hematology/Oncology experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in Acute Care, Clinic, and Outpatient settings
• Navigator/Case Manager experience
• Transplant experience
• Case Management experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of absolute and relative contraindications to transplant
• Experience assisting with organ offers, acceptance, and recipient preparation
• Understanding of organ allocation process
• Post-transplant care coordination and monitoring patient progress
• Psychosocial support and education on lifestyle adjustments and medication adherence
• Familiarity with organ-specific diseases (e.g., ESRD, cirrhosis, heart failure)
• Recognition and management of transplant complications (infection, rejection, etc.)
• Medication administration and pharmacology relevant to transplant patients
• Regulatory and administrative compliance, including patient outcome tracking
• Experience assisting with OR scheduling
• Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC) preferred

Unit and Equipment

• Unit systems: Pyxis, EPIC
• No special equipment provided or required
• Orientation: 40 hours basic orientation with ongoing training throughout assignment
• Scrubs: Not provided

Patient Interaction

• Daily census may be 8 patients, with up to 20 interactions including coordination with patients and care teams
• Transplant coordinators follow patients through multiple phases of transplant process

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including local, federal, and national databases required within 90 days of start
• Education verification for highest degree earned specific to nursing profession
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, physical within 30 days required
• Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training required
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative results required)
• Immunizations or titers required for: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (facility-specific declination form if titer negative/equivocal)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required
• Required facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, education roster, tobacco-free campus acknowledgement, medication safety training, and annual compliance training
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years for travel acute care nurses

Additional Notes

• RTO (Return to Office) after booking is not allowed and may result in cancellation
• Interview with hiring manager required prior to offer
• Must be able to work independently and manage multiple patient cases simultaneously
• Strong communication and coordination skills essential

This position is ideal for experienced Hematology/Oncology RNs with case management or navigator experience seeking a travel contract role in transplant coordination.