Acute Registered Nurse
Louisville, Kentucky
RN
Posted Aug 28 · Not open to new grads
- Unit
- ICU
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Dialysis
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Kentucky is $30/hr, across 122 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Job Requirements
The Acute Registered Nurse must demonstrate familiarity with dialysis and hospital emergency procedures and the knowledge, skills, and judgment necessary to assume the responsibility of caring for the dialysis patient in the acute or post-acute care setting. This position exercises a knowledge of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere that allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment. This individual cooperates and works together with all co-workers to plan and complete job duties with applicable supervisory direction, including exercising job-appropriate judgment.
Work Experience
- Registered Professional Nurse with current state licensure.
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- Minimum of 12 months of nursing experience, including at least 3 months in hemodialysis; 18 months of nursing experience and 6 months in dialysis preferred.
- Critical care experience (ICU/CCU) is preferred but not required.
- Home dialysis experience preferred but not required.
- Must meet all state/licensing requirements.
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and judgment to care for dialysis patients in an acute care setting.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and manuals.
Benefits
At Innovative Renal Care (IRC), our comprehensive benefits program is a key component of our total compensation package. It includes a 401(k) match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits that compare favorably within our industry and marketplace. Learn more at IRC Benefits and Perks
About Innovative Renal Care
We are one of the largest dialysis service providers in the U. S., partnering with local physicians to deliver high-quality care to patients with ESRD and other kidney conditions. Our mission is to be the trusted experts and preferred partners for patients, physicians, and healthcare providers by delivering best-in-class care, service, and solutions.
Our Values: I CARE
Integrity & Innovation – Earn trust by keeping promises and embracing new solutions.
Compassion – Treat patients, families, and colleagues with respect and empathy.
Accountability – Take ownership and recognize the contributions of others.
Results-Driven – Strive for excellence and exceed expectations.
Everyone Counts – Foster diversity, equity, teamwork, and collaboration.
Why Join IRC?
- Career Growth – Be part of a values-driven team making a meaningful impact.
- Competitive Compensation – Salaries continually benchmarked against market and trends.
- Enhanced PTO – Your most recent dialysis experience counts toward PTO accrual.
- Team Culture – Thrive in a supportive environment that values innovation, accountability, and compassion.
Salary Range
- $30 - $52 / hour depending on experience and qualifications
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Innovative Renal Care is an equal opportunity and a drug free workplace . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origins, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status. All applicants will be subject to a drug screening and background check upon acceptance of an offer.
IRC will only contact you from careers@innovativerenal.com or team members with an @innovativerenal.com email address. Please be cautious and aware of spam or fraudulent emails soliciting personal or banking information. IRC will not request this information via email.
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Requirements
- The Acute Registered Nurse must demonstrate familiarity with dialysis and hospital emergency procedures and the knowledge, skills, and judgment necessary to assume the responsibility of caring for the dialysis patient in the acute or post-acute care setting. This position exercises a knowledge of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere that allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment. This individual cooperates and works together with all co-workers to plan and complete job duties with applicable supervisory direction, including exercising job-appropriate judgment.
- Work Experience
- Registered Professional Nurse with current state licensure.
- Minimum of 12 months of nursing experience, including at least 3 months in hemodialysis; 18 months of nursing experience and 6 months in dialysis preferred.
- Critical care experience (ICU/CCU) is preferred but not required.
- Home dialysis experience preferred but not required.
- Must meet all state/licensing requirements.
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and judgment to care for dialysis patients in an acute care setting.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and manuals.
Place
- City
- Louisville, Kentucky
- State price level
- 10% below the national average
Kentucky index 90.2, where 100 is the national average.
Louisville blends Southern charm with Midwestern practicality, offering nurses an affordable Ohio River city known for bourbon heritage, the Kentucky Derby, and a surprisingly vibrant arts scene. The Highlands and NuLu neighborhoods showcase local dining and nightlife, while the city's extensive park system provides easy outdoor access between shifts.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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You would be joining Innovative Renal Care as a dialysis nurse in the Louisville area—caring for people with end-stage renal disease in an outpatient setting where the work is built on steady patient relationships. The company is one of the…
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