RN Transplant Coordinator
San Francisco, California
Sutter Health CPMC Van Ness Campus 1100

Job Opportunity: Transplant Coordinator - Registered Nurse

Location: San Francisco, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Primary responsibility within kidney, pancreas, and living donor transplant care.
• Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 5 shifts of 8 hours each (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM).
• No call, no weekends, no holidays.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California.
• Minimum of 1 year of transplant experience, with transplant experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in transplant coordination.
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume at least standard RN experience in transplant or critical care settings.
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start.
• Various federal and state screenings (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, FACIS Level 3, Sex Offender Search, OFAC Sanctions List, Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List).
• Education verification required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana due to CA law).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (annual renewal)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-April)
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually.
• Color blindness exam if applicable.

Documentation and Verification

• Must provide full 7 years of work history with no gaps.
• Employment verification required for up to 7 years.
• Two professional references required (within 3 years).
• Various facility-specific documents and attestations must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• State-specific Medi-Cal search required if FACIS III cannot be run.

Additional Notes

• No weekend, holiday, or on-call shifts.
• Position involves coordination in transplant services, requiring strong clinical knowledge and organizational skills.
• Compliance with all background checks, certifications, and health requirements is mandatory before start.
• Religious and medical exemptions for certain immunizations and fit testing may be considered with proper documentation.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with transplant or critical care background seeking a structured weekday schedule without on-call duties.