Registered Nurse - Apheresis

Job Description

Job Description

Akicita Federal is hiring for our nursing and allied health services contract at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland — America’s research hospital (200 inpatient beds, 3 day hospitals, 13 outpatient clinics). Clinical Center clinicians practice clinical research care: complex, comprehensive care for patients participating in NIH research protocols, in a Magnet-recognized organization dedicated to “Ensuring Excellence in Research Care.”

The Apheresis unit collects and processes blood components in direct support of NIH cell-therapy and transfusion-medicine research protocols.

Current NIH openings for this unit have required two (2) years of current hospital apheresis experience and on-call availability including weekends and holidays (minimum one full weekend per month).

What you will do:

- Deliver safe, protocol-informed care and maintain the integrity of research procedures and the accuracy of research data collection

- Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record

- Perform therapeutic and donor apheresis procedures and monitor patients throughout collection

- Manage vascular access and respond to citrate and volume-related reactions

- Collaborate with NIH investigators, fellows, and the interdisciplinary care team

- Support informed consent and educate patients and families participating in research protocols

Minimum qualifications (per the contract Performance Work Statement):

- Education: Either (a) a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited university; or (b) a diploma graduate in Nursing from an accredited university; or (c) an associate degree in Nursing from an accredited university. Successfully passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

- Certification: Current BLS (American Heart Association and/or Red Cross approved program); ACLS and PALS if required by the client.

- Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience within the preceding three (3) years in the designated specialty.

- Licensure: Valid license in at least one (1) state, territory, or commonwealth of the U.S.

Assignment: Contract assignment at the NIH Clinical Center (9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD). Assignment lengths vary by position — commonly 13-week contracts, with some roles approved for 52 weeks — with potential extension based on contract need. Schedules vary by unit and may include weekends and federal holidays; your recruiter will confirm the current length, schedule, and compensation for this position.

Federal contract conditions of employment (per the contract Performance Work Statement):

- Only U.S. citizens and Green Card holders may perform services under this contract

- Federal background investigation required: fingerprinting and Standard Form 85/85-P (National Agency Check); NIH security in-processing and photo ID badge

- Health and immunization clearance before start and annually thereafter: proof of MMR and varicella immunity, hepatitis B vaccination (or signed declination), annual influenza vaccination, TB screening (TST/IGRA), Tdap encouraged, and N95 respirator fit testing

- Required NIH trainings: information security awareness before start; HIPAA privacy and security training within 30 days; annual refreshers

- Licenses and certifications must remain current, active, valid, and unrestricted at all times while performing services

- Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively and basic computer literacy are required for all positions

- The NIH campus is tobacco-free

Akicita Cyber LLC (dba Akicita Federal) is an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) and SBA 8(a) federal contractor. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer: all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our recruiting team.