Organ Donation Coordinator - ICU RN or Respiratory Therapist
Full-TimeUpdated on 10/20/2026
$50 - $52/hr
Mid
Bachelor's
Framingham, MA, USA
In PersonSignificant travel throughout New England and to Waltham is expected. Ideal candidates live within an hour of Framingham.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
About the job
Requirements
Three to five years of clinical or critical care experience.
A valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable personal transportation are required.
Must be at least 21 years old and maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record and the minimum personal automobile insurance required by NEDS policy.
Candidates need critical thinking and clinical assessment skills, compassion, and conflict-resolution skills.
Must be able to sit, stand, or bend for extended periods.
Annual influenza vaccination is required for employees working in a clinical or healthcare environment outside NEDS facilities.
Candidates must travel by personal vehicle to Waltham headquarters and hospitals throughout New England.
Responsibilities
Respond on-site to organ donor referrals and provide clinical expertise in donor evaluation, donor management, organ allocation, and organ recovery.
Educate hospital staff on the donation process.
Work with donor families to obtain consent for donation.
Work with multiple surgical teams and critical care staff to optimize organs for transplantation.
Participate in a specialized organ donation training program, including classroom training and additional training throughout orientation.
Work 16-hour on-call day shifts, along with trainings and meetings, after classroom training is completed.
Desired Qualifications
Critical care or trauma experience and experience managing complicated clinical events are ideal.
A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
CPTC Certification is a plus.
Candidates living within an hour of Framingham, Massachusetts are ideal.
Job Description
New England Donor Services is seeking an experienced ICU RN, Critical Care RN, Trauma Nurse or Critical Care Respiratory Therapist to join our team. As a Donation Coordinator you will respond on-site to organ donor referrals to provide clinical expertise in donor evaluation, donor management, organ allocation and organ recovery.
Now interviewing for the next Donation Academy Orientation class scheduled for January 2027
You will blend high level clinical and people skills to educate hospital staff on the donation process, work with donor families to obtain consent for donation and work with multiple surgical teams and critical care staff to optimize organs for transplantation. Success in this role requires a self-assured professional who has keen clinical assessment skills, the ability to be flexible and remain calm and effective in highly charged and clinically complex situations
Schedule:
Orientation: After a general company wide week long onsite (Waltham, MA) orientation, you will participate in a specialized organ donation training program.
The New Hire Donation Academy is 3 days/week for first 3 weeks in Waltham office (generally Tuesday through Thursday on a day shift) and additional training in Waltham office throughout orientation program.
Once the classroom training is completed, new hires will participate in 16-hour day on-call shifts. Average 14 shifts per 4-week schedule + trainings + meetings. Significant travel with personal vehicle throughout all of New England is expected. Mileage and other reimbursements available.
Independent: 16-hour on-call day shifts, 8:00am - 12 midnight shift. (3 shifts per week, on a 4 week schedule) + trainings + meetings. Significant travel with personal vehicle throughout New England is expected. Mileage and other reimbursements available.
Qualifications
Now interviewing for our January 4, 2027 start date cohort class.
Optimal candidates have critical care or trauma experience with medical/clinical credentials including experience managing complicated clinical event
Must have valid driver’s license and insurance (extensive driving throughout New England is required) and have reliable transportation.
Ideal candidate must have the following:
Critical thinking skills and keen clinical assessment skills
Be compassionate and have conflict resolution skills
Able to sit, stand or bend for extended period of time
Have great work ethic and be forward thinking
**This position requires travel to Waltham Headquarters and various hospitals throughout New England
Candidates will be required to travel by personal vehicle to meet the duties and responsibilities of this position. Must maintain the requirements of an “eligible driver” including being at least 21 years old, maintaining an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and required minimum personal automobile insurance per NEDS automobile policy.
Education and Experience:
3-5 years clinical experience/critical care experience and a Bachelor’s Degree preferred CPTC Certification a plus
Annual influenza vaccination is required for employees who work in a clinical or healthcare environment outside of NEDS facilities.
Ideal candidates lives within an hour of Framingham, MA.
What You’ll Be a Part Of:
You will be part of a team that supports the NEDS mission, to Save and Heal Lives, through the gift of Organ and Tissue Donation. As an NEDS employee, our benefits include:
Generous paid time-off program
Health, Dental, Vision, and Mental Health insurance coverage
2x Annual Salary Life Insurance
Fertility Benefits
Inclusive Healthcare Programs
Flex Spending Account Options
403(b) Retirement Plan with Organizational Contributions
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance
Working Advantage discounts Program.
Personal career and skill development opportunities
You can also participate in Corporate sponsored events like the annual Blue & Green Walk, Community Volunteering opportunities, Organization-wide team-building outings, and more!
Additional Information
When you join New England Donor Services you can expect competitive salaries and a great benefit package. Benefits include a generous paid time off program, BCBS Health and Dental Insurance, Healthcare Reimbursement Account, 2x Annual Salary Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage, 403(b) Retirement Contribution, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program and Discounts through Working Advantage.
New England Donor Services is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply to meet the needs of the communities we serve.
Hear from some of our employees at www.neds.org/careers