Registered Nurse

East Orange, New Jersey

You'll deliver dialysis nursing care in an outpatient setting, keeping patients safe and comfortable. Davita runs at clinic pace, on scheduled patients.

Eligibility: Dialysis

Posted Jul 29 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: 10-15 hour shifts · Monday-Saturday, 3-4x a week, no Sundays Schedule: Monday-Saturday, 3-4x a week, 10-15 hour shifts, 2 Saturdays a month, No work on Sundays
Unit and setting: outpatient dialysis clinic · Clinic all dialysis-related nursing services in an outpatient setting
License: RN licenseCurrent RN license in state of practice
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

New grads: Welcomed
License: Current RN license in state of practice
Certification: CPR certification CPR certification and basic EKG interpretation
Also asks: basic EKG interpretation
Also asks: assessment, time management and communication skills Strong assessment, time management, and communication skills

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What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for New Jersey staff rolesNew Jersey staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $61/hr, the middle half $44/hr to $58/hr, across 1,761 postings.
Pay reviews: pay depends on qualifications, skills and experience Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.
Pay reviews: performance-based pay

Benefits

Benefitsmedical coverageMedical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
Benefitsdental coverage
Benefitsvision coverage
Benefits401(k) with match
Benefitspaid time off and PTO cash outPaid time off and PTO cash out
Benefitsparental leaveParental leave, family support, and mental health tools

More benefits (11)

Benefitsfamily support
Benefitsmental health tools
BenefitsStarLearning training platformCareer growth and training through DaVita’s StarLearning platform
Benefitsadvancement opportunitiesPerformance-based pay and advancement opportunities
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
PTO cash out
Career growth and training
Paid dialysis training

The role and schedule

Day to day: dialysis treatments and patient monitoring Deliver dialysis treatments and monitor patient status
Day to day: troubleshooting clinical situations Assess, troubleshoot, and respond to clinical situations
Day to day: patient education Educate patients and build meaningful relationships
Weekends: 2 Saturdays a month Schedule: Monday-Saturday, 3-4x a week, 10-15 hour shifts, 2 Saturdays a month, No work on Sundays
Details: new graduate RNs welcome to apply New graduates RNs are welcome to apply
Details: paid dialysis training provided Paid Dialysis training provided

The team behind this role

Preceptors and orientation

Paid training provided for nurses without dialysis experience; new grads accepted in specific roles; student nurse shadow and 4-6 week internships offered.

DAVITA · employer research

Sources

As of 2026Source 1: careers.davita.com Source 2: careers.davita.com

Nursing leadership

Tina Livaudais · Chief Nursing Officer

DAVITA

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Source: linkedin.com

Scheduling

Outpatient clinics operate with no overnights and no Sundays; 3-4 shifts per week varying between 8-12 hours; acute roles require 12-hour shifts with on-call requirements.

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Dialysis is open from year one. Clinics train you on the machines; acute wants chronic time first.

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Registered nurse: City Irvington
New jersey: Category Nurse

ID: R0470786 Posted Date 08/31/2026

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In East Orange, NJ

East Orange, NJFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 9% above the US average

Median rent: $1,441/mo
Household income: $60,830/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in East Orange, NJ

NeighborhoodsHealthcare professionals working in the city often choose between residential pockets within East Orange and adjacent suburban hubs. Within town, South Harrison features luxury multi-family buildings with private shuttles to rail stations, while the northern border near Doddtown and Watsessing Park by Bloomfield offers a quieter, residential atmosphere compared to denser sections along the highway. Many nurses also elect to reside in neighboring communities such as South Orange, Maplewood, Montclair, or Bloomfield, which provide walkable downtowns, tree-lined streets, and short drives or transit commutes into East Orange facilities.

Healthcare professionals working in the city often choose between residential pockets within East Orange and adjacent suburban hubs. Within town, South Harrison features luxury multi-family buildings with private shuttles to rail stations, while the northern border near Doddtown and Watsessing Park by Bloomfield offers a quieter, residential atmosphere compared to denser sections along the highway.

Many nurses also elect to reside in neighboring communities such as South Orange, Maplewood, Montclair, or Bloomfield, which provide walkable downtowns, tree-lined streets, and short drives or transit commutes into East Orange facilities.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: streetadvisor.com Source 2: peekeastorange.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: reddit.com

Getting aroundEast Orange is widely known as the Crossroads of New Jersey due to its position at the junction of Interstate 280 and the Garden State Parkway, offering direct road connections for local hospital staff. Major medical employers like CareWell Health Medical Center and the East Orange VA Medical Center are situated right within the city, making local driving distances minimal. For transit users and regional travel, both the East Orange and Brick Church rail stations run on NJ Transit lines providing sub-30-minute access to Penn Station, though local on-street parking can become congested in dense residential corridors.

East Orange is widely known as the Crossroads of New Jersey due to its position at the junction of Interstate 280 and the Garden State Parkway, offering direct road connections for local hospital staff. Major medical employers like CareWell Health Medical Center and the East Orange VA Medical Center are situated right within the city, making local driving distances minimal.

For transit users and regional travel, both the East Orange and Brick Church rail stations run on NJ Transit lines providing sub-30-minute access to Penn Station, though local on-street parking can become congested in dense residential corridors.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: streetadvisor.com Source 3: apartments.com

OutdoorsWithin municipal borders, the renovated Oval Park serves as a centerpiece for community recreation, featuring a basketball court and historic athletic fields. For extensive outdoor activity, residents have direct access to nearby South Mountain Reservation, which provides hiking trails leading to Hemlock Falls, swan pedal boats on the Orange Reservoir, mini-golf, and the Turtle Back Zoo. Watsessing Park on the northern border and Lincoln Park in the surrounding area also provide dedicated multi-use paths and looped trails.

Within municipal borders, the renovated Oval Park serves as a centerpiece for community recreation, featuring a basketball court and historic athletic fields. For extensive outdoor activity, residents have direct access to nearby South Mountain Reservation, which provides hiking trails leading to Hemlock Falls, swan pedal boats on the Orange Reservoir, mini-golf, and the Turtle Back Zoo.

Watsessing Park on the northern border and Lincoln Park in the surrounding area also provide dedicated multi-use paths and looped trails.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: komoot.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: reddit.com

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Known as the Crossroads of New Jersey, East Orange offers a compelling urban base for healthcare workers taking positions at CareWell Health Medical Center, the East Orange VA Medical Center, or regional facilities in Essex County. Sitting at the intersection of the Garden State Parkway and Interstate 280, the city provides quick vehicle travel across the metro, alongside sub-30-minute train connections into Manhattan from the East Orange and Brick Church rail stations. Housing blends pre-war single-family properties with transit-oriented developments like The Crossings at Brick Church Station and amenity-rich complexes along South Harrison. Community life centers on Caribbean and soul food eateries on Main Street and Central Avenue, as well as historic venues like Oval Park, dedicated to the city's storied cultural icons and athletic history. While prospective residents should weigh urban realities like competitive street parking and localized safety variations, the proximity to South Mountain Reservation and vibrant neighboring hubs like Montclair and South Orange makes East Orange an accessible, highly connected home base for relocating nurses.

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