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Transplant
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Houston, TX, 77030
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 33-52.8 HOUR
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Registered Nurse on the Transplant Unit, you will be responsible for the delivery of excellence in patient care through assessing, formulating nursing diagnoses and establishing goals, planning and implementing intervention and evaluating patient care outcomes. With the staff nurse's professional practice he/she responsible for participating in and maintaining quality, cost effectiveness and guest relations. Provide patient care in compliance with hospital policies and procedures and the standards of professional nursing practice as defined by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.
Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring, and our families need protection. With our combined resources, we are committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. This role will allow you to give back to our community and broaden your healthcare skills.
Job Requirements
Education/Certification/Licensure:
- Associates Degree in Nursing or Diploma (required)
- Bachelors in Nursing (preferred)
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) is required within 2 years from date of hire. Current employees grandfathered before July 2020.
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas (required)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (required)
Experience:
- Minimum of one (1) year of RN experience (required)
- Demonstrated competence in Registered Nurse I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire (required)
- Preferred 2 years experience prefer transplant LVAD or cardiovascular surgery experience
Up to $10,000 Relocation assistance
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 881-bed quaternary care academic medical center that is a joint venture between Baylor College of Medicine and CHI St. Luke’s Health. Located in the Texas Medical Center, the hospital is the home of the Texas Heart® Institute, a cardiovascular research and education institution founded in 1962 by Denton A. Cooley, MD. The hospital was the first facility in Texas and the Southwest designated a Magnet® hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, receiving the award five consecutive times. Baylor St. Luke’s also has three community emergency centers offering adult and pediatric care for the Greater Houston area.
CHI St. Luke’s Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, has been serving our community since 1954. Operating 137 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. We proudly provide a vast array of services that help us keep our community safe and healthy.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and dependent adults
• Care for Caregivers: Resilience Through Adversity is a series of sessions designed to help caregivers build their resilience and advance their mental well-being during these difficult times
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Matching Retirement Programs
• Wellness Programs
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Frequently asked questions
Houston's transplant nursing scene is shaped by its dense medical hub, including the Texas Medical Center. Nurses here often engage with complex cardiovascular and organ transplant cases, benefiting from cutting-edge facilities and a diverse patient pool, creating unique challenges and growth opportunities compared to other Texas locations.
Beyond the Texas RN license and BLS certification, Houston transplant nurses often pursue specialized credentials like Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN) to align with the advanced care standards at institutions such as Baylor St. Luke’s, enhancing their expertise within the competitive local transplant healthcare market.
Transplant nurses must excel in critical patient assessment, immunosuppressive therapy management, and post-operative care tailored to transplant recipients. Their skill set extends to coordinating multidisciplinary teams and handling complex surgical recovery protocols, setting them apart from general nursing roles.
Starting as bedside transplant nurses, many professionals advance into roles like transplant coordinators, case managers, or nurse practitioners. Some pursue leadership tracks such as transplant directors, blending clinical expertise with administrative responsibilities in transplant program development.
Given CHI’s reputation and Houston’s status as a transplant care hub, transplant nursing positions attract highly qualified candidates. Their blend of academic and community care settings yields a competitive environment, but also numerous chances for professional development and relocation packages easing candidate transitions.
CHI offers tuition assistance, wellness programs, and access to resilience-building resources, fostering transplant nurses’ continuous learning. Their structured career ladders and mentoring initiatives empower nurses to expand clinical skills and leadership capabilities within transplant specialty areas.
Transplant nurses in Houston generally earn between $75,000 and $95,000 annually, depending on experience and certifications. Facilities like Baylor St. Luke’s often complement salaries with benefits such as relocation assistance, reflecting the specialized nature of transplant nursing roles in this region.
Daily duties encompass comprehensive patient assessments, managing immunosuppressive regimens, coordinating with transplant teams, and educating patients and families. Nurses also monitor for complications and ensure adherence to established protocols, playing a crucial role in transplant patient recovery.
At CHI, transplant nurses benefit from integrated health networks and a strong community focus, merging high-acuity care with outreach programs. The emphasis on compassionate care and innovation in healing settings distinguishes their work culture from other institutions in Houston.
Transplant nurses at CHI navigate complex cases requiring precise coordination across multidisciplinary teams and rapid response to patient status changes. The role demands balancing clinical excellence with empathetic patient support amid high-stakes transplant procedures.