Organ Donation Coordinator [ICU RN or Respiratory Therapist] - 40 hours a week/ NIGHTS

New England Donor Services•Boston, MA

1d•$50 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

New England Donor Services (NEDS) is hiring an experienced ICU RN, Critical Care RN, Trauma Nurse, or Critical Care Respiratory Therapist as an Organ Donation Coordinator. The coordinator responds on-site to organ donor referrals and provides clinical expertise in donor evaluation, management, organ allocation, and recovery. The role combines clinical and interpersonal skills to educate hospital staff about donation, obtain consent from donor families, and work with surgical teams and critical care staff to optimize organs for transplantation. It calls for keen clinical assessment, flexibility, compassion, and the ability to remain calm and effective in highly charged, clinically complex situations. New hires complete a week-long company orientation onsite in Waltham, Massachusetts, followed by a specialized organ donation training program. The Donation Academy includes three days per week in the Waltham office for the first three weeks, generally Tuesday through Thursday on day shift, with additional office training throughout orientation. After classroom training, new hires take a mix of 16-hour day and 12-hour night on-call shifts, averaging 14 shifts per four-week schedule, in addition to training and meetings. Once independent, coordinators work 12-hour night shifts from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., three shifts per week on a four-week schedule, up to 40 hours per week, plus training and meetings. The position involves significant travel throughout New England, including to Waltham headquarters and hospitals, using a personal vehicle. Mileage and other reimbursements are available. The anticipated cohort start date is January 4, 2027; the Donation Academy orientation class is scheduled for January 2027. The listed compensation is $50–$52 per hour.

Requirements

Experience as an ICU RN, Critical Care RN, Trauma Nurse, or Critical Care Respiratory Therapist; critical care or trauma experience is optimal.
Three to five years of clinical or critical care experience.
Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance, reliable personal transportation, and ability to travel extensively throughout New England.
To qualify as an eligible driver, be at least 21 years old, maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record, and maintain the minimum personal automobile insurance required by NEDS policy.
Critical thinking and keen clinical assessment skills.
Compassion and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to sit, stand, or bend for extended periods.
Strong work ethic and forward-thinking approach.
Annual influenza vaccination for employees working in a clinical or healthcare environment outside NEDS facilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
CPTC certification is a plus.
Living within an hour of Boston, Massachusetts is ideal.

Responsibilities

Respond on-site to organ donor referrals.
Provide clinical expertise in donor evaluation, donor management, organ allocation, and organ recovery.
Educate hospital staff on the donation process.
Work with donor families to obtain consent for donation.
Collaborate with surgical teams and critical care staff to optimize organs for transplantation.
Travel to Waltham headquarters and hospitals throughout New England using a personal vehicle.
Participate in orientation, Donation Academy training, meetings, and on-call shifts.