RN - Surgical Services
Company: Yale New Haven Health
Location: Hartford
Posted on: March 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Overview Registered Nurse - Transplant Unit
Location: New Haven, CT Work Address: 20 York Street, New Haven, CT
Position Type: Full Time Benefits Eligible Overview To be part of
our organization, every employee should understand and share in the
YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These
values integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and
compassion guide what we do every day as healthcare professionals.
At Yale New Haven Hospital, a 1,541-bed, nationally ranked,
JCAHO-accredited hospital affiliated with the Yale School of
Medicine, our patients benefit from access to advanced medical
therapies, emerging research, and innovative clinical care. As a
Transplant Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in caring
for pre- and post-transplant patients, including those undergoing
kidney, liver, heart, and multi-organ transplantation. You will
coordinate complex care plans, monitor for early signs of rejection
or complications, administer specialized therapies, and provide
essential education to patients and families navigating the
transplant journey. Here, your nursing career will include
experiences and opportunities unmatched by other hospitals
comprehensive orientation, ongoing professional development,
clinical advancement pathways, and the chance to care for a
uniquely high-acuity and medically complex patient population. Join
the dedicated team at Yale New Haven Hospital as a Transplant RN
and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives through expert,
holistic, patient-centered care. Responsibilities: Patient
Assessment & Monitoring - Perform comprehensive assessments for
pre- and post-transplant patients. - Monitor vital signs, graft
function, fluid/electrolyte balance, lab values, and indicators of
organ rejection or infection. - Recognize and respond to early
symptoms of transplant complications, such as rejection, sepsis, or
medication toxicity. Transplant-Specific Care - Administer
immunosuppressive therapies, antirejection medications, and other
transplant-specific treatments. - Provide wound care, infection
prevention, and management of surgical drains as applicable. -
Support coordination of biopsies, imaging, dialysis, and other
procedures related to organ function. Critical Interventions -
Respond promptly to emergent situations including acute rejection
episodes, respiratory distress, or hemodynamic instability. -
Operate specialized equipment such as infusion pumps, telemetry
monitors, and devices used in managing immunosuppressive drug
therapy. Collaboration & Communication - Partner closely with
transplant surgeons, nephrologists/hepatologists, pharmacists,
social workers, dietitians, and transplant coordinators to ensure
seamless care. - Provide extensive teaching to patients and
families regarding medications, lifestyle modifications,
post-transplant surveillance, and long-term follow-up expectations.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and contribute to
individualized care planning. Documentation & Compliance: -
Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR) and adhere to
hospital protocols, infection control, and safety standards.
Qualifications - Education - Graduation from an accredited school
of nursing. BSN preferred. All newly hired registered nurses must
have current BCLS certification or must obtain within one month of
hire. - Licensure - Licensed and a currently registered nurse in
the State of Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification highly
encouraged. - BLS required - Experience - Registered Nurse is the
foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to
advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program. - Requires
prolonged standing; walking; use of sight, hearing, and touch. May
be exposed to infectious diseases. Will be exposed to physical,
mental and emotional illness as well as end of life conditions and
death. Moderate stress and risk of injury from patient care.
Standing/walking for more than half of the day. Must be able to
assist pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from five (5) to
three hundred (300) pounds. Benefits - Competitive salary based on
experience and qualifications. - Comprehensive health, dental, and
vision insurance. - Retirement savings plan with employer
contributions. - Paid time off and flexible scheduling options. -
Professional development and continuing education opportunities. -
Employee wellness initiatives and support programs.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
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