RN: Transplant & LVAD Progressive Care

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

PTO & leaves

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida Largo Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for our Progressive Care Transplant & Advanced Heart Failure Unit. You will provide complex nursing care for liver and kidney transplant patients and LVAD recipients, collaborating with surgeons, physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, and case managers.

The role emphasizes immunosuppressive therapy management, hemodynamic monitoring, and patient education to support recovery and long‑term care.

Qualifications

• ACLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• BLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• RN (Associate Degree) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for liver/kidney transplant and LVAD patients in a progressive care setting.
• Monitor and assess patients for signs of transplant rejection, infection, or hemodynamic instability and post‑operative complications.
• Manage complex medication regimens including immunosuppressive therapies, anticoagulation, and vasoactive medications as appropriate.
• Perform advanced assessments and intervene promptly when changes in patient condition occur.
• Care for patients requiring specialized LVAD monitoring and management.
• Collaborate with transplant physicians, surgeons, pharmacists, dietitians, physical therapists, and case managers.
• Educate patients and families on transplant recovery, LVAD management, and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Compassionate care

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job description

HCA Florida Largo Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for our Progressive Care Transplant & Advanced Heart Failure Unit. You will provide complex nursing care for liver and kidney transplant patients and LVAD recipients, collaborating with surgeons, physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, and case managers.

The role emphasizes immunosuppressive therapy management, hemodynamic monitoring, and patient education to support recovery and long‑term care.