Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse

DaVita Kidney Care

. Provide dialysis care in a hospital setting for patients with end-stage renal disease and chronic kidney conditions .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeOakland • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $45 - $62 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing dialysis care, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and CRRT, while ensuring quality patient outcomes in a hospital setting. Collaborates effectively with clinical teams and adapts to dynamic patient needs across multiple facilities.

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Current RN LicenseDialysis Nursing ExperienceADN DegreeCNN/CDN CertificationPatient Monitoring

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Hard Skills

HemodialysisPeritoneal DialysisCRRTApheresis TherapiesPatient Care OversightICU ExperienceCCU ExperienceED ExperienceMed/Surg ExperienceQuality Outcome Monitoring

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdaptabilityCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

CNN CertificationCDN Certification

Industry Keywords

End-Stage Renal DiseaseChronic Kidney ConditionsInpatient CareAcute Care UnitsOn-Call ShiftsCOVID-19 Vaccination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide dialysis care in a hospital setting for patients with end-stage renal disease and chronic kidney conditions
Deliver inpatient hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, CRRT, and apheresis therapies
Work directly with patients in ICU, CCU, ED, and other acute care units
Collaborate with hospital teams and DaVita clinical staff
Monitor patients, adjust treatments, and ensure quality outcomes
Support and oversee patient care with PCT assistance
Work across hospitals in Oakland, Alameda, Richmond, Berkeley, and San Leandro
Rotate between facilities as needed
Adapt to changing daily schedules based on patient needs
Occasionally cover on-call shifts when requested; regular on-call is not required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current RN license in the state of practice
Prior dialysis nursing experience required
ADN required; BSN preferred
ICU, CCU, ER, or Med/Surg experience helpful but not required
CNN/CDN certification preferred
Must pass a color vision test; accommodations available
Full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required by participating hospitals, including a booster when eligible
Rotated weekends required
Ability to work 3–4 day shifts per week beginning at 8 a.m., with shifts of at least 10 hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) match
Paid time off
PTO cash-out
Parental leave
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Child and elder care
Headspace
Pet insurance
Paid dialysis training
Career development and training opportunities