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Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse

Davita

San Jose, CA

RN

Posted Jul 30

Shift
Days
Unit
Dialysis

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Days · 4 a week
Weekends
Weekends required
Term
Per Diem
On the floor
Floating required · On call
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$54/hr
nursing in California$49/hr

The median for nursing in California is $49/hr, across 1927 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

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

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**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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DaVita will never ask for payment or personal financial information at any point in the hiring process, nor will we ever communicate with you using email addresses outside of the DaVita secure network. If you receive a request like this, it is not legitimate. Do not share your information.

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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.

Place

City
San Jose, CA
Median rent
$2,669/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$146,427/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
10% above the national average

San Jose area index 110.4, where 100 is the national average.

San Jose sits at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, blending suburban calm with urban energy. Nurses relocating here find themselves surrounded by rolling foothills, diverse neighborhoods like Willow Glen and Japantown, and easy access to coastal getaways. The valley's Mediterranean climate and sprawling tech-driven culture create a distinct, fast-paced yet sun-drenched Northern California lifestyle.

Map showing the location of San Jose, CA
Approximate location in San Jose, CA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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

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