Crit Care Transfer Coord (RN) - Full Time - Nights - Florham Park - Mobile Health
Company: Atlantic Health System
Location: Florham Park
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description The Critical Care Transfer Coordinator (RN) plays a
critical role in coordinating patient movement between healthcare
facilities in a fast-paced, 24/7 call center environment. This
position serves as the central communication hub for interfacility
transfers, ensuring seamless care transitions and patient safety.
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills are
essential, along with excellent verbal communication abilities. The
ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional organizational skills,
attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Proficiency with multiple computer systems, electronic health
records, and telephone technology is required. The nurse must
possess strong interpersonal skills to build rapport quickly with
diverse healthcare professionals and navigate complex clinical
situations diplomatically. Proficient in EHR (Electronic Health
Record) data entry, telephone, and office systems, as required to
support operations, while ensuring accurate, timely data entry and
the protection of Protected Health Information (PHI). Correctly and
competently collect and interpret clinical data from various
sources (physicians, nurses, chart) for use in development of
transfer plan, including transfer eligibility, level of care,
resource prioritization & utilization, timely acceptance, and
appropriate priority and mode of transport. Use critical thinking
skills to make recommendations that promotes the best potential
patient outcome based on clinical information, patient/physician
preferences, and the capability of both transferring and receiving
facilities. Clinical resource to customers, departments, and
clinicians involved in patient transfers. Communicate clinical, and
non-clinical, information to relevant parties including nurses,
physicians, specialists, and others. Participate in quality
assurance and improvement initiatives as assigned. Accurately
complete and transmit all required documentation per
policies/procedures. Communicate transport information to relevant
parties to facilitate synchronization and timely provision of
services. Work tirelessly to achieve positive, timely, and safe
patient transfers by practicing with a positive, pro-active,
can-do, problem-solving, and collaborative attitude with all
customers. Seeks ways to improve services, streamline processes,
and accommodate customers’ requests in a timely manner while
maintaining a calm demeanor through all phases of process.
Qualifications New Jersey or compact Registered Nurse Licensure
required Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred. 3 - 5 years acute
care nursing experience preferred. Prior ED or Critical Care
nursing experience preferred. BLS required. ACLS or PALS required
upon hire. ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire. This
position operates in a call center setting requiring extended
periods at a computer workstation while managing multiple phone
lines. The nurse must be able to multitask effectively in a
high-stress environment with competing priorities and
time-sensitive decisions. Shifts include days, nights, weekends,
and holidays as part of 24/7 operations coverage.
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