Apheresis Nurse Specialist — Travel & Impact

American National Red Cross; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible

PTO + Holidays

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability Insurance

Service Awards

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking an experienced RN to provide therapeutic apheresis services (e.g., plasma exchange, red cell exchange, photopheresis). You will work with physicians and travel to different hospitals and Red Cross sites to deliver high-quality patient care.

This role requires current RN licensure, CPR, and at least two years of medical/surgical or critical care experience. Apheresis experience is beneficial but not required; a valid license and clean driving record are essential.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse and CPR certification.
• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and work experience.
• Two years of experience in medical/surgical or critical care nursing or related.
• Previous apheresis or dialysis experience is beneficial but not required.
• Good vein selection and venipuncture skills are essential.
• Strong communication skills with patients, families and physicians.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Perform apheresis procedures autonomously in multiple settings including critical care and outpatient centers.
• Perform venipunctures and access central venous catheters.
• Manage all phases of therapeutic apheresis procedures and educate patients and families as needed.
• Serve as a consultant to external health care personnel about clinical apheresis.
• Assess patient status during procedures using nursing processes and lab results.
• Coordinate care with physicians and nurses at various hospitals to arrange treatments.
• Evaluate medication safety for transfusion compatibility and communicate with physicians.

Skills

RN licensure

CPR certification

Apheresis experience

Venipuncture skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The American Red Cross is seeking an experienced RN to provide therapeutic apheresis services (e.g., plasma exchange, red cell exchange, photopheresis). You will work with physicians and travel to different hospitals and Red Cross sites to deliver high-quality patient care.

This role requires current RN licensure, CPR, and at least two years of medical/surgical or critical care experience. Apheresis experience is beneficial but not required; a valid license and clean driving record are essential.