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Fort Washington, Maryland

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DialysisICUERMed surg

Posted Jul 28 · New grads welcomed · reported

Unit and setting
Dialysis
License
RN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed

Let us help you check

Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies

  2. 4–6 months before

    Apply as windows open

    Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.

    Explore new grad jobs

  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions

  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license
Why start this early?

Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Below most Maryland ICU postingsMaryland ICU postings that state pay run $42/hr to $73/hr, the middle half $44/hr to $53/hr, across 35 postings.
Also stated
$40/hr

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with match
  • Paid time off
  • PTO cash out
More benefits (6)
  • Parental leave
  • Family support
  • Mental health tools
  • Career growth and training through DaVita's StarLearning platform
  • Performance-based pay
  • Advancement opportunities

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

Dialysis Clinics train you on the machines; acute wants chronic time first.

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About DaVita

At DaVita—affectionately referred to as The Village—we are a community first and a company second. Our Trilogy of Care—Caring for Our Patients, Caring for Each Other and Caring for Our World—has been at the heart of everything we do.

We are dedicated to innovating patient care to improve our patients’ lives; to honoring and supporting our teammates, physician partners and their families; and to nurturing the neighborhoods of our growing community.

From clinical and operations to corporate jobs, our learning and development programs help guide your career journey.

We provide our teammates, and their families benefits that help them connect to what matters most. Whether that is staying healthy or getting ready for retirement, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help them meet their different needs.

We are passionate about creating our unique culture at DaVita—referred to as, The DaVita Way. We support an environment that values innovation and belonging.

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In Fort Washington, MD

Fort Washington, MD

Living costs about 5% above the US average

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