Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse – Nocturnal On-Call

DaVita Kidney Care

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

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeSanta Clara • 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 for patients with end-stage renal disease and chronic kidney conditions, including proficiency in hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, CRRT, and apheresis. Collaborates effectively with hospital teams to monitor and adjust patient treatment for optimal outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Current RN LicenseDialysis ExperienceADN DegreeCNN/CDN CertificationAbility To Work On-Call Shifts

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Hard Skills

HemodialysisPeritoneal DialysisCRRTApheresisPatient MonitoringTreatment AdjustmentQuality Outcomes ManagementAcute Care ExperiencePatient Care Oversight

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdaptabilityCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

CNN CertificationCDN Certification

Industry Keywords

End-Stage Renal DiseaseChronic Kidney ConditionsICUCCUEDAcute Care UnitsPatient Care TechniciansCOVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide dialysis care for patients with end-stage renal disease and chronic kidney conditions in a hospital setting
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 in a variety of hospital units and rotate between facilities as needed
Manage regular and on-call coverage according to patient needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current RN license in the state of practice
Prior dialysis experience is required for this acute RN 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
Ability to work 3–4 shifts per week beginning at 6pm, with shifts minimum guaranteed 8 hours in length
Ability to work regular and on-call shifts, including weekends and holidays

Benefits

Comp & perks

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