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Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse

Davita

San Jose, California

Posted Jul 30

Shift and hours
Days4 shifts a week
Unit and setting
Dialysis · Hospital
License
RN licenseCurrent RN license in the state of practice
Term
Per Diem

Do you qualify?

License
Current RN license in the state of practice
Experience
ICU, CCU, ER, or Med/Surg experience helpful but not required
Also asks
Must pass a color vision test (accommodations available)
Also asks
Full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required by hospitals in this program, which may include a booster when eligible.

Preferred

Certification
CNN/CDN certification CNN/CDN certification (preferred)
Education
ADN required; BSN preferred

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for California PRN rolesCalifornia PRN postings that state pay run $35/hr to $94/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $75/hr, across 816 postings.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid time off
  • PTO cash-out
More benefits (3)
  • Parental leave
  • EAP
  • Child/elder care

The role and schedule

Floating
Floats to other units
Weekends
Weekends required
On call
On-call rotation

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Dialysis is open from year one. Clinics train you on the machines; acute wants chronic time first.

Original listing

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Posting Date

07/30/2026

250 Hospital Pkwy, San Jose, California, 95119-1103, United States of America

Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse San Jose Hospitals - Will work between multiple locations

Expected training to begin in November 2026

Prior Dialysis experience is required for this acute role

Schedule

Overview

Full-time Acute Dialysis Nurse. Must have flexible availability to work 3-4 days/week on day shift beginning as early as 6am. Potential for On-Call. Weekends and holidays will be rotated, and are required.

Make a meaningful impact in acute care nephrology.

DaVita is seeking an RN to provide dialysis care in a hospital setting for patients with end-stage renal disease and chronic kidney conditions. This is a fast-paced, highly collaborative role where you’ll work directly with patients in ICU, CCU, ED, and other acute care units.

What You’ll Do

Deliver inpatient dialysis therapies, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, CRRT, and apheresis 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

What to Expect

  • Prior Dialysis experience is required for this role -paid training provided
  • Work in a variety of hospital units and rotate between facilities as needed
  • Schedule includes regular and on-call shifts, including weekends and holidays
  • Daily schedules may change based on patient needs

Requirements

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, which may include a booster when eligible.

What We Offer

  • Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match
  • Paid time off and PTO cash-out
  • Family support: parental leave, EAP, child/elder care, Headspace, and more
  • Pet insurance
  • Joint Commission-accredited inpatient program
  • Career development and training opportunities

Be part of a clinical leader in kidney care. Apply today to deliver critical, life-sustaining care in a hospital setting.

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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

The Wage Range for the role is $45.00 - $62.00/hour.

For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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San Jose, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 10% above the US average

Median rent
$2,669/mo
Household income
$146,427/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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