Acute Registered Nurse - RN
Lowell, Massachusetts
Nephrology · Dialysis · Critical & Intensive Care
Posted Jun 26 · Not open to new grads
- Unit
- Rehab
- Contract
- 12 weeks
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- 12 weeks · Permanent
- On the floor
- Precepting expected · Floating required
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 0.75+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- $10/hr below the median
The median for Dialysis in Massachusetts is $49/hr, across 8 postings.
About this role
The professional registered nurse Inpatient Services RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians.
As a member of the kidney disease health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and program operations. This position will cover Lowell General main campus, LGH Saints campus, and Northeast rehab Salem NH. No prior RN dialysis experience required; 12 weeks of paid and structured training with an assigned Preceptor and Nurse Educator.
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“· Successful completion of all FKC education and modality specific training requirements for new employees. · Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as a RN. · 6 months experience in acute dialysis as a RN. EDUCATIO…” · from this posting
Requirements
- RN License
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- First aid
- Nephrology
- Dialysis center experience
- Critical care experience
- Entry level, Under 1 year
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Paid training
Place
- City
- Lowell, Massachusetts
- Median rent
- $1,625/mo
- Local household income
- $78,658/yr
- State price level
- 6% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Massachusetts index 105.8, where 100 is the national average.
Lowell blends restored mill-town grit with a lively arts scene along the Merrimack River. The Lowell National Historical Park anchors downtown, canals thread past brick factories reborn as lofts, and Tsongas Center keeps weekends busy. An affordable, walkable alternative to Boston for nurses seeking history, community, and easy commuter-rail access to the big city.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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Fresenius Medical Care is a global healthcare company and the world's leading provider of dialysis services and products, specializing in the treatment of kidney disease. With operations spanning dozens of countries across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond, the company…
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