RN Ventricular Assist Device Coordinator
Washington, District of Columbia
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Amare Medical Network and 6 others

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Ventricular Assist Device Coordinator

Location:
Washington, District of Columbia

Facility:
Medstar Washington Hospital Center (MedStar Health System)

Employment Type:
Travel / Contract

Contract Length:
13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Coordinator - RN
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Call Requirements:

  • Weeknight call: 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM (remote unless onsite required)
  • Weekend call: Friday 5:00 PM through Monday 7:00 AM (remote unless onsite required)
• Pending DC RN license accepted at time of submission, but DC RN license must be obtained prior to start date.

Required Certifications and Licenses

• DC Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure (pending accepted, must have before start)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or ARC certified
• Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) certification preferred within 1.5 years
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM)

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate monitoring of patients with ventricular assist devices during procedures and operations
• Collaborate with Materials Management, Equipment Technicians/Managers to maintain device inventory, tracking, and FDA recall response
• Manage VAD patient education in accordance with regulatory standards
• Serve as VAD Nurse Coordinator or VAD Engineer, proficient in VAD management and able to take VAD call and assist with procedures

Required Competencies and Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher)
• Color Blind Testing (online or in-person)
• Competency Exams relevant to MedSurg/Telemetry or specialty area (passing score required)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam for Telemetry, ICU, ED units (RN only)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years preferred)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year, updated annually)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) documentation or titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella documentation or titer
• Drug screening within 90 days of start, updated annually (excludes marijuana)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Sept 2024 - March 2025)
• COVID-19 vaccination required (dose 1 and fully vaccinated status) with strict exemption policies

Background and Employment Verification

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Employment history verification with minimum 2 years experience in past 7 years (including at least 1 travel assignment for travel contracts)
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience in the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education and license verification

Additional Information

• Valid driver's license required if driving is an essential job function
• Facility-specific onboarding modules and attestations required prior to start
• Annual HIPAA Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Compliance with MedStar Health policies and procedures

This role is ideal for experienced RNs with VAD expertise looking for a travel contract opportunity in a major hospital system with a structured schedule and remote call responsibilities.