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Sentara is hiring a RN Transfer Center Bedflow Coordinator for the Fort Norfolk Transfer Center. This position is full time (36 hours per week), swing shift 3PM - 3AM Requirements: Registered Nurse ...

Sentara is hiring a RN Transfer Center Bedflow Coordinator for the Fort Norfolk Transfer Center. This position is full time (36 hours per week), swing shift 1PM - 1AM Requirements: Registered Nurse ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for rn transfer coordinator in the United States is $40.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.01 and $46.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an RN transfer coordinator?

An RN Transfer Coordinator is a registered nurse who manages and facilitates the transfer of patients between healthcare facilities, such as hospitals or specialized care units. Their primary responsibilities include assessing clinical information, coordinating with physicians, arranging transportation, and ensuring that patients receive appropriate care during the transfer process. They act as a liaison between sending and receiving facilities, ensuring that all necessary medical records, documentation, and communication are properly handled for a smooth and safe patient transition.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an RN transfer coordinator?

To thrive as an RN Transfer Coordinator, you need a solid clinical background, critical thinking skills, and an active RN license, often complemented by experience in case management or patient flow coordination. Familiarity with hospital information systems, transfer center software, and electronic health records is essential for managing and documenting patient transfers efficiently. Outstanding communication, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities help facilitate collaboration between departments and ensure smooth transitions for patients. These skills are vital to ensure timely, safe, and effective patient transfers, directly impacting patient outcomes and hospital operations.

What are some common challenges faced by an RN transfer coordinator, and how can they be addressed?

RN Transfer Coordinators often encounter challenges such as managing high volumes of transfer requests, coordinating between multiple departments and facilities, and ensuring timely communication. Staying organized and using established protocols helps streamline the process, while strong interpersonal skills assist in resolving conflicts or misunderstandings between teams. Regular training on new systems and maintaining open channels with clinical and administrative staff can also help address these challenges effectively.

What is the difference between Rn Transfer Coordinator vs Rn Case Manager?

AspectRn Transfer CoordinatorRn Case Manager
CredentialsRN license, possibly transfer or coordination certificationsRN license, case management certification (e.g., CCM)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, patient transfer settingsHospitals, insurance companies, outpatient facilities
Employer & IndustryHealthcare facilities focusing on patient transfersHealthcare organizations managing patient care plans
Search & ComparisonOften compared for patient transfer rolesMore focused on care coordination and case management

The Rn Transfer Coordinator primarily manages patient transfers between facilities, focusing on logistics and coordination. The Rn Case Manager oversees patient care plans, ensuring proper treatment and resource allocation. While both roles require RN licensure, the Transfer Coordinator emphasizes transfer processes, whereas the Case Manager concentrates on ongoing patient care management.

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Infographic showing various Rn Transfer Coordinator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 48% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 34% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,438 per year, or $40.1 per hour.

RN TRANSFER COORDINATOR, FH - COORDINATION CENTER

FROEDTERT HEALTH

Menomonee Falls, WI • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere
Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our WOODLAND PRIME 400 facility.
This job is HYBRID.
FTE: 0.800000
Standard Hours: 32.00
Shift: Shift 2
Shift Details: Mixed of 1200-2030 & 1300-2130 on weekdays. Every 3rd weekend 1300-2130. Holidays as assigned
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for facilitating patient transfers to Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, Froedtert West Bend Hospital, and Froedtert Community Hospitals. The individual will attend emergency and non-emergency transfer request and coordinate all transfer request promptly and courteously. Collect pertinent clinical information from sending provider, not limiting to the patient's diagnosis/es, diagnostic test results, current treatment plan, past medical / surgical history, and the reason for the transfer. Together with the accepting physician and the sending provider, the individual will also be required to respond appropriately using discretion and independent judgment to a wide variety of requests to determine appropriate level of care/location selection, transport mode (air/ground) and the type of unit. In depth knowledge of the EMTALA regulation for ED transfers and act as a resource to key stakeholders. Ability to effectively prioritize the transfer based on patient acuity and clinical information presented and following established hospital workflows and protocols. Often must actively participate in difficult or critical situations. This individual must be able to employ problem solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment. All discussion pertaining to the transfer request are to be documented in EPIC as part of the transfer documentation. Constantly collaborates with physicians, nursing, admitting, and hospital patient flow to ensure that patients are transferred in a timely manner, meeting the hospital standards. Work closely with hospital patient flow to strategize patient placement to ensure that patients are placed in the right location and optimize the occupancy for each hospital. Cooperates and communicates effectively with other team members in order to accomplish the workload. The individual will also facilitate consult requests from outside facility provider with Froedtert & MCW physicians. Actively participate in the conference call, document for the provider's behalf and attend to transfer needs that results from the consultation. When working shifts between 0000-0800, the individual is also cross trained to assist with patient phone triage when needed.
EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:
A minimum of 4 years of nursing experience, in which at least 3 years is in acute care nursing is required. Previous critical care or ED experienced as a RN is preferred.
EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:
Bachelors in Nursing is required. In lieu of Bachelor's degree, either an additional 3 years of experience or active enrollment in a Bachelors program with a defined end date is required.
LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:
Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact).
Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health
Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:
  • Paid time off
  • Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
  • Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Referral bonuses
  • Retirement plan - 403b
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
  • Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.

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About Froedtert

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Froedtert is a world-class healthcare organization based in Milwaukee, WI, United States. The company operates within the healthcare and wellness industry, providing a broad spectrum of medical services to the residents of southeastern Wisconsin and beyond. Froedtert was founded in 1980 and is an academic health network, which ripples an integrated affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin. The company prides itself on its cutting-edge treatments, sophisticated technology, and groundbreaking research. Froedtert’s mission is to advance health in the communities they serve, with a profound commitment towards patient care, education, research and community outreach.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Milwaukee, WI, US

Year founded

1980