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DaVita Kidney Care

Chicago, Illinois

$38/hr

About $79k–$110k/yr

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Posted Jul 29, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 2, 2026

What this might mean for you

DaVita Kidney Care runs at clinic pace — scheduled patients and predictable hours. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $79k–$110k a year. The schedule rotates — ask early how far out they post it; that answer tells you a lot.

What the posting states

Shift
Rotating
Weekends, holidays, call
Weekends required
Patient load & staffing
Floating required

About this role

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Posting Date 07/29/2026 2838 N Kimball AveFloor 1, Chicago, Illinois, 60618-7524, United States of America DaVita is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our outpatient dialysis team. In this role, you'll provide life-saving care to patients with end-stage renal disease or chronic kidney conditions. No dialysis experience required-just a commitment to compassionate, high-quality care. . Responsibilities Deliver direct patient care in an outpatient dialysis setting Monitor patients, manage treatment plans, and respond to health changes Collaborate with a supportive clinical team, including Patient Care Technicians Educate patients and families on kidney health and treatment options Float to nearby clinics as needed; flexible schedule required What To Expect Fast-paced, hands-on environment Long-term patient relationships Broad nursing skill application with medically complex patients Paid training provided Schedule Flexible shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays Training may occur at a clinic other than your home location Qualifications RN license in the state of practice ADN required; BSN preferred Basic computer proficiency Reliable transportation for potential floating Preferred (Not Required) Experience in ICU, CCU, ER, or Med Surg CNN/CDN certification Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match Paid time off and PTO cash-out Family support: EAP, Headspace, parental leave, backup child/elder care Career growth and tuition support Join DaVita and help patients live better, healthier lives. Apply today. 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 $38.00 - $53.00/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.

Skills for this role

direct patient carepatient monitoringtreatment plan managementpatient and family educationbasic computer proficiency

Certifications

CNNCDN

Requirements

  • RN license in the state of practice
  • RN license in the state of practice ADN required; BSN preferred Basic computer proficiency Reliable transportation for potential floating

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid time off
  • PTO cash-out
  • EAP
  • Headspace

About the employer

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DaVita Kidney Care
Clinic

DaVita Kidney Care is one of the largest providers of dialysis services in the United States, serving approximately 200,000 dialysis patients with 55,000 teammates nationwide and operations in 14 countries outside the U.S. The Bessemer, Alabama location is part of…

What reviewers appreciate

  • No dialysis experience required—paid training provided for nurses transitioning into nephrology
  • Strong sense of purpose caring for ESRD and chronic kidney disease patients
  • Culture emphasizing community, belonging, and mutual teammate support ('the Village')

What reviewers flag

  • Management is the lowest-rated category at 2.8/5 on Indeed RN reviews
  • Pay fairness is a commonly cited area for improvement
  • Schedules include on-call shifts, weekends, and holidays, impacting work-life balance (rated 3.0/5)
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Worth asking

The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.

  • Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
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