Registered Nurse (RN) Solid Organ Transplant 5 South
About The Position
UVA Health’s Solid Organ Transplant team offers nurses the opportunity to care for patients through every stage of the abdominal organ and lung transplant journey in a highly specialized ICU Step-Down environment. This is a career-building opportunity for an RN who wants to develop advanced transplant expertise while working alongside a collaborative, engaged team known for strong culture, low turnover, and shared commitment to exceptional patient care. On 5 South, you will care for a mixed-acuity population with complex surgical and medical needs, expanding your clinical judgment, technical skill set, and confidence in a nationally recognized academic health system. If you have transplant experience, post-surgical nursing experience, ICU Step-Down experience, PCU experience, or experience caring for complex surgical patients, this role offers the opportunity to grow into one of the most specialized and rewarding areas of nursing practice. As a Registered Nurse on the Solid Organ Transplant unit, you will provide care in a 28-bed ICU Step-Down unit specializing in abdominal organ and lung transplantation. This is a fast-paced, clinically rich environment where nurses care for patients across the transplant continuum, including post-operative transplant recovery, complex medical management, advanced therapies, and ongoing patient and family education. In an average shift, you will combine strong assessment skills, technical nursing expertise, and interdisciplinary collaboration to anticipate changes in patient condition and support patients through life-changing care transitions. You will work closely with providers, transplant specialists, interdisciplinary partners, patients, families, and fellow nurses in a setting where teamwork and communication are essential. You will be part of a team that values nurses who are adaptable, resilient, collaborative, and comfortable managing complexity.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
- 1 year of relevant experience.
- Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
Nice To Haves
- transplant experience
- post-surgical nursing experience
- ICU Step-Down experience
- PCU experience
- experience caring for complex surgical patients
Responsibilities
- Performing comprehensive patient assessments and identifying subtle changes in condition
- Administering medications safely and managing complex treatment plans
- Providing continuous monitoring for a mixed-acuity transplant and surgical population
- Executing provider orders and coordinating care with interdisciplinary team members
- Supporting admissions, discharges, transfers, and transitions in care
- Assisting patients with activities of daily living while promoting dignity and recovery
- Educating patients and families throughout the transplant journey
- Caring for patients with complex post-operative needs, including wound care, drain management, central lines, indwelling catheters, feeding tubes, nasogastric tubes, PCA management, blood administration, insulin infusions, and heparin infusions
- Building specialized experience with kidney, liver, pancreas, abdominal organ, and lung transplant patients
- Contributing ideas, solutions, and clinical insight that help improve patient outcomes and unit operations
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Long-term and Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
