Kidney Transplant RN
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Post-transplant Kidney

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Monday to Friday, Day shift (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Hours: 40 hours per week (5x8 hour shifts)
Start Date: July 20 or August 3

Job Description

• Care coordination for patients referred for kidney transplant evaluation.
• Primarily office-based role with a high volume of phone triage.
• Patients are seen in the outpatient clinic three mornings per week.
• Supported by a team of three other RNs.
• No weekend, call, or holiday shifts required.
• No floating to other hospitals.
• Locals accepted; pending licenses not accepted.
• Maximum 1 week restriction on return-to-office (RTO).
• No block scheduling accommodations unless otherwise stated.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State.
• Minimum 1 year of transplant nursing experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA only.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – AHA only.
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (refer to unit-specific job descriptions).
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam with minimum 80% in dosage calculations.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required for certain units (confirm with unit).
• EPIC / Alaris Integration video and attestation required prior to start.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including nationwide, sex offender, and state-specific searches.
• Education verification or diploma/transcript required.
• Social Security Card required if used on I-9.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• WA WATCH search required for Washington State.
• Physical exam signed by a physician within 1 year of start.
• 10-panel drug screen within one year of start (required by agency, not facility).
• Fit mask test within 9-12 months of start (3M N95 preferred; PAPR available onsite if needed).
• Required facility-specific agreements and checklists must be completed prior to start.
• Photo for badge required (DMV style, no selfies).

Immunization & Health Requirements

• Tdap vaccine within the last 10 years or signed declination.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes; positive TB requires additional documentation.
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; declinations accepted with documentation.
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of full vaccine series and positive titer or signed declination required.
• Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; history of disease not accepted.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical exemption/declination required during flu season.
• COVID vaccination or declination required for tracking purposes.

Work Environment & Facility Highlights

• Magnet-designated, teaching hospital.
• Charting system: EPIC.
• Scrub color: Any (scrubs provided for OR personnel).
• Parking cost approximately $10.26 daily.
• No weekend or holiday coverage required due to ambulatory/surgical service schedules.

Additional Notes

• In low census situations, providers may be called off without charge or placed on-call in 4-hour increments up to one shift within a two-week cycle.
• Performance evaluations may be requested at the end of each assignment.
• Radiation badges are not provided by the agency for new candidates; must be supplied by the facility if needed.

This position offers a structured weekday schedule with no weekend or call requirements, ideal for RNs with transplant or ambulatory care experience seeking a travel contract in a reputable teaching hospital setting.