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 10/13/2026full-timeOakland • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $45 - $62 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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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 dynamic hospital environment. Collaborates effectively with clinical teams and supports patient care through oversight and monitoring.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Current RN LicenseDialysis Nursing ExperienceADN DegreeCNN/CDN CertificationAbility to Work in Acute Care Units

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Hard Skills

HemodialysisPeritoneal DialysisCRRTApheresisPatient MonitoringTreatment AdjustmentQuality Outcomes

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdaptabilityPatient Care Oversight

Certifications & Qualifications

CNN CertificationCDN Certification

Industry Keywords

End-Stage Renal DiseaseChronic Kidney ConditionsICUCCUEDAcute Care Units

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 dialysis therapies, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, CRRT, and apheresis
Work directly with patients in ICU, CCU, ED, and other acute care units
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 quickly in a dynamic hospital environment
Work across hospitals in Oakland, Alameda, Richmond, Berkeley, and San Leandro
Respond to changing daily schedules based on patient needs
Provide regular and occasional on-call coverage when requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current RN license in the state of practice
Prior dialysis nursing experience is required for this role
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 hospitals in this program, which may include a booster when eligible
Rotated weekends are required
Able to work 3–4 day shifts per week beginning at 8am, with shifts of at least 10 hours
Ability to work in a variety of hospital units and rotate between facilities as needed

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
Career development and training opportunities
Paid training provided
Full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required by hospitals in this program, which may include a booster when eligible