RN Acute Care Transplant / Thoracic

About the Team

Our department is highly specialized in the care of all solid organ transplants, including kidney, liver, pancreas, and heart/lung procedures, as well as thoracic surgery and hepatology. We are pioneers in liver transplantation, boasting extensive experience with living donor liver transplants. As the only academic medical center with a dedicated Transplant specialty unit in the Rocky Mountain region, we operate at the forefront of advanced surgical care.

About the Role

You will join a dynamic team dedicated to improving lives through learning, healing, and discovery. In this role, you will provide top-of-scope practice in direct patient care within specialty Acute Care (Med-Surg) Units characterized by moderate to high patient acuity. Working in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment, you will prioritize wellness, a patient perspective, and evidence-based practice.

Your day will involve collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes while modeling proficiency by precepting those new to healthcare or UCHealth. Clinical Educators will support you with individualized specialty education and training to ensure competency validation throughout your orientation. You will contribute to securing safety and quality at the point of care, embracing new knowledge as you navigate the complexities of transplant and acute care nursing.

Why UCHealth

At UCHealth, we invest in our workforce and believe in improving lives in both big and small ways. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b) with employer matching, and a robust paid time off bank. Our commitment to your growth includes education benefits, where eligible employees can receive 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for specific degrees, or up to $5,250 in pre-paid tuition reimbursement annually.

We also support your financial future through a Three Year Incentive Bonus tied to quality, patient experience, and organizational growth. As a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, UCHealth provides free assistance to help you navigate student loan forgiveness through Savi.

Hiring Process

This position will remain open for a minimum of three days until a top applicant is identified. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply to join our mission of improving lives.

Equal Opportunity

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. We do not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. No applicant shall be discriminated against based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.