RN-Apheresis

Position Summary

Provide specialized apheresis nursing care to patients of the NIH Clinical Center, performing and monitoring therapeutic and donor apheresis procedures within the Department of Transfusion Medicine / Blood Services. The nurse operates apheresis equipment, manages vascular access, monitors patients for procedural reactions, and coordinates care with the multidisciplinary clinical team.

13 week contract with possible extensions.

M-F 7a to 5: 30p (40 hours per week)

Weekend and holiday on-call required — minimum one full weekend per month

W-2 position

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\n $80,000 - $100,000 a year

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or associate degree in Nursing from an accredited university; successful passage of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
• Licensure: Valid, active RN license in at least one state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States.
• Certification: Current BLS; ACLS and PALS if required by the client.
• Experience: Minimum two (2) years of current hospital experience in apheresis. (Exceeds the PWS baseline of one year within the preceding three years in the designated specialty.)

• Role-Specific Requirements
• Demonstrated competency operating apheresis instrumentation and managing therapeutic/donor apheresis procedures.
• Ability to fulfill rotating weekend and holiday on-call coverage, at minimum one full weekend per month.

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