Registered Nurse
DAVITA
Escondido, California
$39–$55/hr
About $81k–$114k/yr
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Posted Aug 14, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 15, 2026
What this means for you
DAVITA runs at clinic pace — scheduled patients and predictable hours. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $81k–$114k a year. It's a day shift — the busiest hours, the fullest crew, and your evenings back.
What the listing says
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Skills for this role
Requirements
- rn license
- Patient comfort
- CPR Certification
- Dialysis
- RN License
- Hourly pay
- Patient assessment
- BLS Certification
- Critical & intensive care
About the employer
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…
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
Living in Escondido, CA
Tucked in a North County valley, Escondido blends agricultural roots with suburban ease. Stone Brewing's flagship taproom, a revived downtown arts district, and weekly farmers markets give the city a grounded, unhurried feel—while Palomar Medical Center anchors steady demand for nurses. Coast and desert are each an hour away.
- State price level · California
- 11% above the national average
- State index 110.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,046/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $91,967/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
Worth asking
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- Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?