RN Dialysis
Bethesda, Maryland
Med surg · Renal
Posted Jun 26
- Shift
- 8-hour 8 hour
- Hours a week
- 40
- Unit
- Med-Surg
- Contract
- 13 weeks
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Role
- Schedule
- 8-hour 8 hour · 4 a week · 40 hours
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- Term
- 13 weeks · Travel
- On the floor
- On call
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
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- Experience
- 2+ years
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About this role
- Job Title: RN Dialysis
- Specialty: Dialysis / Day Hospital - Renal & Multi-Patient Care
- Place of Work (City/State): Bethesda, MD
- Site: NIH Clinical Center (Nursing Department)
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- Exact location: 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: ASAP, upon completion of credentialing/onboarding
Shift
Schedule
4 10-hour shifts per week, 7:00a 5:30p Every other weekday: on-call 5:30p 6:00p Weekend call: minimum 24 hours per month How many shifts needed per month: ~17 shifts/month (4 10-hr/wk) + 24 hrs weekend call/mo Credentialing / Onboarding time: 6 weeks to 8 weeks License: Any state license works (current, active, unrestricted)
Certifications
Current BLS (AHA or Red Cross) ACLS required
Education
BSN, ADN, or Nursing Diploma from an accredited program; passed NCLEX
Experience needed: 2 years acute care hospital experience with both dialysis AND med/surg experience required Special Skills needed: Hands-on dialysis nursing proficiency in a hospital-based setting, including managing dialysis equipment, vascular access, and monitoring patients throughout treatment. Strong med/surg assessment skills to support the broader day-hospital patient population beyond dialysis. Able to manage adverse reactions and respond quickly to changes in patient condition across multiple patient types.
Responsibilities
Provide dialysis and general day-hospital nursing care at the NIH Clinical Center, managing both dialysis patients and a variety of other day-hospital patients as assigned. Perform pre-, intra-, and post-dialysis assessments; manage vascular access; operate and troubleshoot dialysis equipment; and maintain accurate clinical documentation throughout. Participate in every-other-weekday late call (5:30 6pm) and a minimum of 24 hours of weekend call per month.
Prime Physicians is a physician-led, The Joint Commission (TJC) Accredited, ISO 9001 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised organization. Our commitment extends beyond traditional consulting and management services, offering comprehensive solutions to hospitals, health systems, and federal government agencies. At the heart of our operations is the ultimate goal to deliver high-quality patient care.
Driven by a mission to catalyze healthcare transformation and innovation, we offer an array of services designed to redefine the healthcare landscape. From program and project management to strategic planning, we enhance operational efficiency and streamline business processes. With Prime Physicians, the future of patient care is in skilled and dedicated hands, leading the way towards a more efficient, effective, and compassionate healthcare system.
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Requirements
- Any state license works (current, active, unrestricted)
- Any state license (current, active, unrestricted)
- Current BLS (AHA or Red Cross)
- ACLS required
- BSN, ADN, or Nursing Diploma from an accredited program
- Passed NCLEX
- 2 years acute care hospital experience with both dialysis AND med/surg experience
- Hands-on dialysis nursing proficiency in a hospital-based setting
- Strong med/surg assessment skills
Place
- City
- Bethesda, Maryland
- Median rent
- $2,469/mo
- Local household income
- $192,237/yr
- State price level
- 5% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Maryland index 105.0, where 100 is the national average.
Bethesda, Maryland offers nurses a polished suburban-urban blend just northwest of Washington, D.C. Known for the National Institutes of Health and a thriving medical corridor, it pairs career opportunity with tree-lined streets, upscale dining along Wisconsin Avenue, and easy Metro access to the capital.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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Prime Physicians is a staffing and contracting organization that places nursing professionals in clinical assignments at partner healthcare facilities. This indicates Prime Physicians functions as a contract/locum-style staffing intermediary rather than as a direct healthcare provider or hospital operator. The…
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