Apheresis Nurse – Research Care, On-Call

Akicita Federal, LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akicita Federal is seeking nursing professionals for a contract role at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, America's research hospital. The Apheresis unit supports cell-therapy and transfusion research protocols, and openings require on-call availability including weekends.

Roles involve delivering protocol-informed care, documenting in the EHR, performing therapeutic and donor apheresis, and collaborating with NIH investigators.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include a nursing degree and NCLEX certification.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS/PALS if required by client.
• Minimum one year of relevant hospital experience in the designated specialty.
• Active nursing license in at least one US state.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, protocol-informed care and maintain research data integrity.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record.
• Perform apheresis procedures and monitor patients during collection.
• Manage vascular access and respond to citrate/volume-related reactions.
• Collaborate with NIH investigators and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Support informed consent and educate patients and families in research protocols.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS if required

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Nursing diploma from accredited university

Associate degree in Nursing

NCLEX passed

Job description

Akicita Federal is seeking nursing professionals for a contract role at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, America's research hospital. The Apheresis unit supports cell-therapy and transfusion research protocols, and openings require on-call availability including weekends.

Roles involve delivering protocol-informed care, documenting in the EHR, performing therapeutic and donor apheresis, and collaborating with NIH investigators.