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

New England Donor Services•Framingham, MA

1d•$50 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

New England Donor Services is seeking an experienced ICU RN, Critical Care RN, Trauma Nurse, or Critical Care Respiratory Therapist to work as a Donation Coordinator. The coordinator responds on-site to organ donor referrals and provides clinical expertise in donor evaluation, donor management, organ allocation, and organ recovery. The role combines advanced clinical and interpersonal skills to educate hospital staff about the donation process, work with donor families to obtain consent, and collaborate with surgical teams and critical care staff to optimize organs for transplantation. Success requires strong clinical assessment, flexibility, and the ability to remain calm and effective in highly charged, clinically complex situations. The role begins with a company-wide week-long onsite orientation in Waltham, Massachusetts, followed by specialized organ donation training. The Donation Academy includes three days per week in the Waltham office for the first three weeks, generally Tuesday through Thursday on a day shift, with additional office training during orientation. After classroom training, new hires participate in 16-hour day on-call shifts. Once independent, coordinators work 16-hour on-call day shifts from 8:00 a.m. to midnight, averaging three shifts per week on a four-week schedule, plus training and meetings. Significant travel throughout New England in a personal vehicle is required; mileage and other reimbursements are available. The position requires travel to the Waltham headquarters and hospitals throughout New England. Candidates must maintain eligible-driver status, including being at least 21 years old, having an acceptable motor vehicle record, and maintaining the required minimum personal automobile insurance. Annual influenza vaccination is required for employees working in a clinical or healthcare environment outside NEDS facilities. The next Donation Academy cohort is scheduled to start January 4, 2027.

Requirements

Experience as an ICU RN, Critical Care RN, Trauma Nurse, or Critical Care Respiratory Therapist.
Three to five years of clinical or critical care experience.
Critical care or trauma experience, including experience managing complicated clinical events.
Strong critical thinking and clinical assessment skills.
Compassion and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to remain flexible and calm in highly charged, clinically complex situations.
Ability to sit, stand, or bend for extended periods.
Valid driver's license and insurance, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel extensively throughout New England in a personal vehicle.
Eligible-driver status, including being at least 21 years old, maintaining an acceptable motor vehicle record, and carrying the required minimum personal automobile insurance per NEDS policy.
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 Framingham, 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 about 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 the Waltham headquarters and hospitals throughout New England to perform the duties of the position.