Registered Nurse Float - Acute Dialysis RN
Davita
Muskegon, Michigan
Posted Jul 27 · New grads welcomed · reported
- Shift and hours
- Days
- Unit and setting
- Dialysis · Hospital
- License
- RN licenseCurrent RN license in the state of practice.
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- Current RN license in the state of practice.
- Experience
- ICU, CCU, ER, or Med/Surg experience is highly beneficial for a float role, but not required.
- Also asks
- Must pass a color vision test (accommodations available).
Preferred
- Certification
- CNN/CDN certification (preferred).
- Education
- ADN required; BSN preferred.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →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 →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →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
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) match
- PTO
- PTO cash-out
More benefits (5)
- Parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Child/elder care resources
- Headspace
- Pet insurance
The role and schedule
- Floating
- Floats to other units
- Hours stated
- Day Shift
- 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 weekly hours, holiday, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
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
07/27/2026
1500 E Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, Michigan, 49444-1849, United States of America
Thrive on Variety and Make a Meaningful Impact in Acute Care Nephrology.
Float RN Opportunity: Muskegon & Grand Rapids, MI area
Schedule - Full Time, Day Shift
Are you a highly adaptable RN who loves a dynamic environment and thrives on a change of scenery? DaVita is seeking a flexible, quick-thinking Float RN to provide life-sustaining dialysis care across multiple hospital & acute care settings.
In this fast-paced, collaborative role, no two days are exactly the same. You’ll rotate among top providers in Muskegon and Grand Rapids, working directly with diverse patient populations in the ICU, CCU, ED, and other acute care units. If you are a self-starter who loves variety, autonomy, and making a critical impact wherever you go, this is the role for you.
What You’ll Do
Embrace Variety: Float seamlessly between hospital units and facilities, bringing your expertise where it's needed most.
Deliver Critical Care: Provide specialized inpatient dialysis therapies, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, CRRT, and apheresis.
Collaborate Broadly: Partner with diverse hospital teams and DaVita clinical staff across different locations to ensure seamless patient transitions.
Drive Quality: Monitor high-acuity patients, adjust treatments on the fly, and ensure top-tier clinical outcomes.
Lead on the Go: Support and oversee patient care alongside Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) in ever-changing environments.
What to Expect as a Float RN
Dynamic Scheduling: Daily schedules and locations may change based on patient needs, giving you the variety you crave. Shifts include regular and on-call hours, including weekends and holidays.
Comprehensive Paid Training: No prior dialysis experience required! We provide all the specialized training you need to succeed in nephrology.
Constant Growth: You'll build relationships across multiple hospital systems, expanding your clinical network and expertise.
Requirements
Current RN license in the state of practice.
ADN required; BSN preferred.
ICU, CCU, ER, or Med/Surg experience is highly beneficial for a float role, but not required.
CNN/CDN certification (preferred).
Must pass a color vision test (accommodations available).
What We Offer
Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and a robust 401(k) match. Work-Life Integration: Paid time off and PTO cash-out options.
Family Support: Parental leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), child/elder care resources, Headspace, and more.
Extras: Pet insurance and other unique perks. Clinical Excellence: Work within a Joint Commission-accredited inpatient program.
Ongoing Development: Continuous career growth and specialized training opportunities within a global kidney care leader.
Full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required by hospitals in this program, which may include a booster when eligible.
Be the flexible force that hospitals rely on. Apply today to deliver critical, life-sustaining care as an Acute Care Float RN.
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What's around it?
Muskegon, MIFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 8% below the US average
- Median rent
- $996/mo
- Household income
- $44,735/yr, all local households, not nurse pay