Transplant Nursing
Learn How to Become a Transplant Nurse
Transplant nurses care for patients who receive essential organs, such as a heart or lungs, from deceased donors. As a transplant nurse, you can assist the medical team during surgery and work in post-operative care, monitoring patients for complications like organ rejection.
Preparation Path
Earn your BSN
Become an RN
Get your Basic Life Support Certification and Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse Certification
Typical Tasks
- Taking medical histories
- Ordering lab tests to confirm an organ match
- Clearing patients and donors for surgery
- Monitoring patients’ vital signs after surgery
Employment Settings
- Hospitals
- Transplant facilities
Annual Salary Range
$58,000 – $91,500
Certification
RN, Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN)
Education Requirements
BSN
