Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse – Transplant & Hepatology
Aurora, Colorado
University of Colorado Hospital

Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry (Transplant and Hepatology Unit)

Location: Aurora, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Unit: 36-bed surgical unit specializing in Solid Organ Transplant, Thoracic Surgery, and Hepatology patients
• Patient Population: High acuity surgical patients including lung, liver, kidney, pancreas transplant recipients and donors
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: Typically 2:1 or 3:1 for transplant patients during acute phases; 4-5:1 for other patients, with flexibility based on staffing needs
• Charting system: Epic
• Shift: Nights (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekend work: Required as per unit needs
• Floating: Required within scope; may float to sister facilities as needed
• Scrub color: Navy

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Colorado
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience, with telemetry experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Special Unit Information

• The transplant program performs all solid organ transplants in the Rocky Mountain region, including lung, liver, kidney, and pancreas
• The unit admits transplant patients directly from the OR and provides specialized care during their most acute phases
• The thoracic surgery program is nationally recognized for advanced surgical procedures
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with Transplant, Hepatology, and Thoracic Surgery teams is integral to patient care

Work Environment & Expectations

• Candidates must be comfortable working with flexible nurse-to-patient ratios and high acuity patients
• No on-call responsibilities
• Maximum of 10 return-to-office (RTO) days allowed, with blackout periods during specified dates in 2026
• Floating between units and facilities as needed

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Colorado RN license or Compact RN license verified within 60 days of start
• Background checks including 7-year history, education verification, and various federal/state screenings required within 60 days of start
• Health requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, NP, or PA
  • Fit mask test within 12 months, updated annually (specific mask models required)
  • Immunizations/vaccines or titers for TDAP, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
  • COVID vaccine documentation or signed declination
  • Drug testing within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • Color blindness testing via Ishihara exam (online testing not accepted)
• Competency exams and annual updates required for medication, dysrhythmia/EKG, OSHA, and core nursing competencies
• References: Two references from the last two years required, including one from the last year, preferably from a Charge RN, Manager, or Supervisor
• Employment history verification for the last 3 years required, with explanations for gaps over 30 days

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete facility-specific new employee orientation modules within the first two weeks of assignment
• Candidates should be prepared to upload and maintain all required documentation and certifications to remain compliant throughout the assignment

This position offers an opportunity to work in a highly specialized, high acuity transplant and surgical environment with a passionate multidisciplinary team.