Registered Nurse – Acute

DaVita Kidney Care

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

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeLake Forest • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $41 - $57 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 dynamic hospital environment. Holds a current RN license and is capable of collaborating effectively with clinical teams and overseeing patient care.

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Dialysis CareHemodialysisPeritoneal DialysisCurrent RN LicenseCNN/CDN Certification

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Hard Skills

Dialysis TherapiesPatient MonitoringTreatment AdjustmentICU ExperienceCCU ExperienceED ExperienceApheresisCRRT

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdaptabilityPatient Care Oversight

Certifications & Qualifications

Current RN LicenseCNN/CDN Certification

Industry Keywords

End-Stage Renal DiseaseChronic Kidney ConditionsAcute 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 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
Rotate between facilities as needed
Work regular and on-call shifts, including weekends and holidays
Adjust daily schedules based on patient needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current RN license in the state of practice
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, including a booster when eligible
Ability to work regular and on-call shifts, including weekends and holidays
Ability to rotate between facilities in McHenry, Huntley, Lake Forest, and Woodstock, Illinois

Benefits

Comp & perks

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