Lead Nurse

This is a highly specialized Lead RN role focused on therapeutic apheresis and advanced cell-based procedures supporting both hospital patients and cutting-edge biologic therapies. You'll work at the intersection of patient care, blood science, and emerging treatments like immunotherapy and CAR-T.
Vitalant supports both blood collection and advanced biologics. Blood donations such as whole blood, plasma, platelets, and specialty cells are collected and then tested before being released to hospital partners or sent to specialty labs. On the biologics and research side, teams are actively supporting immunotherapy and cell-based treatments for cancer and other serious conditions.
In this role, you will primarily support therapeutic apheresis procedures where blood is removed, separated using a centrifuge, treated, and returned to the patient. These procedures help patients with sickle cell disease, autoimmune disorders, clotting issues, and those undergoing chemotherapy or transplant preparation. You may also support cell collections used for life-saving treatments like CAR-T therapy.

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Required Skills & Experience
• Active RN license (WA required; multi-state licensure a plus - ID, MT, NV, TX)
• Associate's Degree in Nursing required (Bachelor's preferred)
• Minimum 2+ years of hospital nursing experience (Med/Surg, ICU, or similar)
• Phlebotomy experience required
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and make clinical decisions without direct supervision
• Willingness to travel (~25%) and participate in on-call coverage


Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience in apheresis, dialysis, or transfusion medicine
• Background in oncology, critical care, or specialty infusion procedures
• Experience educating patients and collaborating with physicians
• Leadership or training experience with clinical staff
• Comfortable working in highly specialized, evolving clinical environments


Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.