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Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse

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Pleasanton, California

Eligibility
RN
Shift
Rotating
Unit
ICU

Posted Aug 31

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Rotating · 4 a week
Weekends
Weekends required
Term
Permanent
On the floor
Floating required · On call
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
In range for CA staff roles

CA staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $87/hr, the middle half $42/hr to $69/hr, across 1984 postings.

About this role

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**

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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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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
Pleasanton, California
Median rent
$3,060/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$190,124/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
11% above the national average

California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.

Pleasanton sits in the East Bay’s Tri-Valley region, offering a suburban feel with walkable shops and dining in historic downtown. Outdoor trails and regional parks make weekend resets easy. It’s a quieter base for nurses who want Bay Area access without big-city density.

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

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 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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