Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse

DaVita•Walnut Creek, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is seeking a registered nurse to provide inpatient dialysis care to patients with end-stage renal disease and chronic kidney conditions in a hospital setting. The role works with patients in ICU, CCU, ED, and other acute care units, collaborating with hospital teams and DaVita clinical staff. The nurse works across hospitals in Antioch and Walnut Creek and a detention facility in Martinez, rotating between facilities as needed. The schedule consists of three to four day shifts per week, beginning at 7 a.m. and typically lasting 10 hours depending on census. Rotated weekends are required. The nurse may also cover on-call shifts from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. if the Nocturnal On-Call team needs assistance. Schedules may change according to patient needs, and regular and on-call shifts may include weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Current RN license in the state of practice.
Prior dialysis training or experience is required for this acute role.
Associate degree in nursing (ADN) required.
Must pass a color vision test; accommodations are available.
Full COVID-19 vaccination may be required by hospitals in the program, potentially including a booster when eligible.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
ICU, CCU, ER, or Med/Surg experience is helpful but not required.
CNN/CDN certification preferred.

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 PCTs.
Adapt to a dynamic hospital environment and work across hospital units and facilities as needed.