(RN) Registered Nurse - Transplant Coordinator

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 02/20/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants : Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Current UC San Diego Health CNA (NX) represented RN/NP applicants will be considered after the first 7 days of job posting. All additional applicants will be considered after 14 days of job posting, pending the status of the initial internal CNA (NX) represented applicant pool.

This position may to convert to an exempt Transplant Coordinator position in the future.

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

Under the supervision of the attending faculty physician and the clinical nurse or NP lead, the RN is responsible for providing clinical assistance and support in treating and managing the pre and post-transplant care of transplant patients. Acts as a key member of the multidisciplinary transplant team. Solves complex clinical problems and communicates directly with the attending physician. Consultant and liaison for patients and their families with attending physicians, house staff, social workers, financial and administrative staff, and community physicians. Provides teaching to patients, staff, and community organizations. Collaborate with attending physicians on admissions, discharges, urgent evaluations and patient education, primarily in the hospital setting. Works closely with the administrative team to fulfill QA and regulatory requirements.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BART or BLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months of hire date.
• Experience of at least one (1) year within the past two (2) years, providing patient/family education.
• Direct bedside nursing experience of one (1) or more years on an inpatient unit where transplant unit where patients stay 72 hours or greater on a regular basis requiring day to day management of a transplant patient along the continuum of pre-or post-transplant care as a primary function of the role excluding procedural or short stay areas. (For internal UCSD candidates the minimum 1-year experience would need to be on CVICU- 3A and CVICU 2, 4AB or 3B)OR Outpatient Post Transplant solid organ coordinator experience of one (1) or more years in the direct care of post-transplant patients as a primary function of the role excluding areas where direct care of post-transplant patients is secondary to another function of the role.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to make decisions independently to solve problems and prioritize patient care, and programmatic demands.
• Demonstrated ability to function in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and quickly assess complex problems to develop proposed solutions and evaluate interventions.
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
• Consistently demonstrates empathy and kindness to all colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the patients and department.
• Demonstrated ability to work cohesively with a team.
• Willing to work variable shifts and drive to multiple UCSD locations for patient and programmatic needs.

• BSN.
• Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) certification.
• Epic and Phoenix experience.

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and various locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $138,330 - $193,892 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $66.25 - $92.86

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).