Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Pleasanton, California
You'll provide dialysis care in hospitals for patients with end-stage renal disease and chronic kidney conditions. Davita runs at clinic pace, on scheduled patients.
- Shift and hours
- 3-4 days a week, rotating Monday through Sunday · 10-14 hour shifts 3-4 days/week Monday-Sunday rotating schedule 10-14 hour shifts, with rotated weekends required,4 shifts a week
- Unit and setting
- ICU, CCU, ED and other acute care units · Hospital where you’ll work directly with patients in ICU, CCU, ED, and other acute care units
- License
- RN licensecurrent RN license in the state of practice
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- current RN license in the state of practice Current RN license in the state of practice
- Education
- ADN ADN required; BSN preferred
- Experience
- prior dialysis training or experience as an RN Prior dialysis training/experience as a RN is required for this role
- Also asks
- pass a color vision test Must pass a color vision test (accommodations available)
- Also asks
- full COVID-19 vaccination, required by some hospitals Full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required by hospitals in this program, which may include a booster when eligible.
Preferred
- Certification
- CNN or CDN certification CNN/CDN certification (preferred)
- Education
- BSN
- Experience
- ICU, CCU, ER or Med/Surg experience ICU, CCU, ER, or Med/Surg experience helpful but not required
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for California staff rolesCalifornia staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $96/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $73/hr, across 3,850 postings.
- Pay reviews
- pay depends on qualifications, skills, competencies and experience Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.
Benefits
- Benefitsmedical insuranceMedical, dental, vision, 401(k) match
- Benefitsdental insurance
- Benefitsvision insurance
- Benefits401(k) match
- Benefitspaid time offPaid time off and PTO cash-out
- BenefitsPTO cash-out
More benefits (10)
- Benefitsparental leaveFamily support: parental leave, EAP, child/elder care, Headspace, and more
- BenefitsEAP
- Benefitschild and elder care
- BenefitsHeadspace
- Benefitspet insurancePet insurance
- Benefitscareer development and trainingCareer development and training opportunities
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Employee assistance program
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- inpatient hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, CRRT and apheresis Deliver inpatient dialysis therapies, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, CRRT, and apheresis
- Day to day
- oversee patient care with the help of PCTs Support and oversee patient care with the help of PCTs
- Floating
- rotate between facilities as needed Work in a variety of hospital units and rotate between facilities as needed
- Weekends
- rotating weekends required 10-14 hour shifts, with rotated weekends required,
- On call
- overnight on-call 1 night a week, 5pm-6am Overnight On-Call 1 night/week (5pm-6am)
- Holidays
- regular and on-call shifts include holidays Schedule includes regular and on-call shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Travel
- covers hospitals in six cities Incoming RN will cover multiple Hospital locations in San Leandro, Fremont, Dublin, Castro Valley, Pleasanton, and San Ramon.
- Details
- Joint Commission-accredited inpatient program Joint Commission-accredited inpatient program
- Details
- daily schedules change with patient needs Daily schedules may change based on patient needs
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for 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?
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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.
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Posting Date
08/31/2026
5555 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasanton, California, 94588-4400, United States of America
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Incoming RN will cover multiple Hospital locations in San Leandro, Fremont, Dublin, Castro Valley, Pleasanton, and San Ramon.
Prior dialysis training/experience as a RN is required for this role
3-4 days/week Monday-Sunday rotating schedule
10-14 hour shifts, with rotated weekends required,
Overnight On-Call 1 night/week (5pm-6am)
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
- No dialysis experience required-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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The Wage Range for the role is $45.00 - $62.00/hour.
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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?
Pleasanton, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 11% above the US average
- Median rent
- $3,060/mo
- Household income
- $190,124/yr, all local households, not nurse pay