About this role
At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.
Compensation Considerations: Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm Occasional weekend and holidays Approximately 20% travel
Salary Range: 91,832.04 - 121,222.40 DOE
Job Application Deadline: 8/12/2026
Work Shift (if applicable): Shift 1 (United States of America)
Job Description:
Vitalant is seeking a Lead Registered Nurse dedicated to making a positive difference. If you are customer-focused and impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, an organization created to care, and a team committed to lead – together.
Your impact as a Lead Registered Nurse is vital. You will play a pivotal role in supporting Vitalant's life-saving mission by conducting advanced clinical procedures, which encompass therapeutic apheresis procedures including stem cell, granulocyte, and lymphocyte collections, all while operating under the supervision of a licensed physician.
What to Expect
Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm Occasional weekend and holidays Approximately 20% travel Salary Range: 91,832.04 - 121,222.40 DOE Job Application Deadline: 8/12/2026
Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401K + 5% company match • Tuition assistance up to $5k per year • Free basic life and AD&D insurance • Free short-and-long-term disability insurance • Paid time off • Employee Resource Groups • Recognition and perks
As a Lead Registered Nurse, you'll get to
• Provide excellent care to our patients. • Deliver therapeutic interventions or equivalent expertise, (such as infusion, dialysis, or critical care). • Work autonomously in various clinical settings. • Coordinate with physicians and nurses from different hospitals for therapeutic treatments. • Train clinical apheresis staff and assess performance of procedures. • Utilize your clinical judgment to ensure appropriate and safe apheresis treatments. • Act as a clinical consultant for patient treatment planning. • Associates Degree in Nursing or Diploma from an accredited School of Nursing required. • Bachelor's degree preferred. • Knowledge of rationale and techniques relating to assigned duties required. • 2 years of previous hospital experience or related experience required. • RN license in state of practice required. • Current CPR certification required. • Valid driver's license required.
Location: 717 Yosemite Street
Denver, CO 80230

Job Category: Lab Services
Contact Information: careers@vitalant.org
If you are impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, a company created to care, and a team committed to lead - together.