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Registered Nurse - Acute Dialysis RN

Chicago, Illinois

$39–$54/hr

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Posted Aug 14, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 15, 2026

What the posting states

Base pay
$39–$54/hr
Shift
Day Shift, Full Time
Weekends, holidays, call
Schedule includes regular and on-call shifts, including weekends and holidays

About this role

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Posting Date 08/14/2026 7435 W Talcott Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60631-3707, United States of America Make a meaningful impact in acute care nephrology. 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. Locations/Required Travel: Chicago, IL (2 locations) Schedule: Day Shift, Full Time 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) 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 Full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required by hospitals in this program, which may include a booster when eligible. Be part of a clinical leader in kidney care. Apply today to deliver critical, life-sustaining care in a hospital setting. #LI-HC1 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 $39.00 - $54.00/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. Beware of Recruitment Fraud 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. Career Growth - From clinical and operations to corporate jobs, our learning and development programs help guide your career journey.

Requirements

  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals
  • Nephrology
  • Paid training
  • Nursing
  • Dialysis
  • Inpatient experience
  • Weekends as needed
  • RN License

About the employer

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DaVita is a leading kidney care company specializing in dialysis treatment and related clinical services, operating outpatient dialysis clinics across the United States. The Chester, VA location is one of DaVita's many outpatient dialysis facilities where registered nurses deliver hemodialysis…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Strong sense of community and belonging ('Village' culture)
  • Clear sense of purpose and mission-driven work in kidney care
  • Dialysis training provided for nurses new to nephrology

What reviewers flag

  • Employees cite fair pay as an area for improvement
  • Management rated lowest among sub-categories at 2.8/5 on Indeed
  • Trust in colleagues noted as an area for improvement
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Median gross rent
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