RN New Grad Residency- 2026-Transplant Unit

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.