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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.
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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?
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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
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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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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.

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

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What's around it?

In Muskegon, MI

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

See Muskegon, MI

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