Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse

DaVita•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is seeking a registered nurse to provide dialysis care in a hospital setting for patients with end-stage renal disease and chronic kidney conditions. This fast-paced, collaborative role serves patients in ICU, CCU, ED, and other acute care units. The nurse will work across multiple San Jose hospital locations, rotating between facilities as needed. Prior dialysis experience is required, and paid training is provided. Training is expected to begin in January or February 2027. This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule of 3–4 day-shift workdays per week, starting as early as 6 a.m. Regular and on-call shifts may be included. Weekend and holiday rotations are required, and daily schedules may change according to patient needs. The posted wage range is $45.00–$62.00 per hour; compensation depends on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.

Requirements

Current RN license in the state of practice.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Prior dialysis experience.
Pass a color vision test; accommodations are available.
Full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required by hospitals in the program, potentially including a booster when eligible.
Availability for a flexible schedule of 3–4 day-shift workdays per week, with potential on-call shifts and required weekend and holiday rotations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
ICU, CCU, emergency room, or medical/surgical experience.
CNN or CDN certification.

Responsibilities

Deliver inpatient dialysis therapies, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, CRRT, and apheresis.
Collaborate with hospital teams and DaVita clinical staff.
Monitor patients, adjust treatment, and ensure quality outcomes.
Support and oversee patient care with the help of patient care technicians (PCTs).
Adapt to a dynamic hospital environment and work across hospital units and facilities as needed.