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Ankeny, Iowa

You'll provide care to patients with end-stage renal disease or chronic kidney conditions on an outpatient dialysis team, with no dialysis experience required. Davita runs at clinic pace, on scheduled patients.

Posted Aug 31 · New grads welcomed · reported

Shift and hours
Flexible mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays Flexible shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Unit and setting
Dialysis Broad nursing skill application with medically complex patientsmedically complex patients
License
RN license RN license in the state of practiceRN license in the state you practice in
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed
License
RN license in the state you practice in RN license in the state of practice
Education
ADN ADN required; BSN preferred
Also asks
basic computer skills Basic computer proficiency
Also asks
reliable transportation for floating Reliable transportation for potential floating

Preferred

Certification
CNN/CDN certification
Education
BSN
Experience
ICU, CCU, ER or med-surg experience Experience in ICU, CCU, ER, or Med Surg
Your six-month RN application plan

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  3. 2–3 months before

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Why start this early?

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What it pays

Tuition assistance
Offered
Childcare
Offered
Bonus
$10,000 retention bonus $10,000 RETENTION BONUS!!
Pay reviews
pay depends on qualifications, skills, competencies and experience Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, dental, vision and 401(k) matchMedical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match
  • BenefitsPaid time off with PTO cash-outPaid time off and PTO cash-out
  • BenefitsEAP, Headspace, parental leave, backup child/elder careFamily support: EAP, Headspace, parental leave, backup child/elder care
  • BenefitsCareer growth and tuition supportCareer growth and tuition support
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401(k) match
More benefits (5)
  • EAP
  • Headspace
  • Parental leave
  • Backup child/elder care
  • Tuition support

The role and schedule

Day to day
direct patient care in outpatient dialysis Deliver direct patient care in an outpatient dialysis setting
Day to day
monitor patients, manage treatment plans, respond to health changes Monitor patients, manage treatment plans, and respond to health changes
Day to day
patient and family teaching on kidney health and treatment options Educate patients and families on kidney health and treatment options
Floating
floats to nearby clinics as needed Float to nearby clinics as needed; flexible schedule required
Hours stated
Flexible shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Weekends
no Sunday work NO SUNDAY WORK
On call
No call
Holidays
works holidays Flexible shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Travel
based in Ankeny and Des Moines LOCATED IN ANKENY AND DES MOINES
Travel
training may be at a clinic other than your home location Training may occur at a clinic other than your home location
Details
fast-paced, hands-on environment Fast-paced, hands-on environment
Details
paid training provided Paid training provided
Details
works with Patient Care Technicians on the clinical team Collaborate with a supportive clinical team, including Patient Care Technicians

Worth asking

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

Your fit

On your path

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

Original listing

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Posting Date

08/31/2026

2625 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, Iowa, 50023, United States of America

$10,000 retention bonus!!

No sunday work

No nights

No on-call

Located in ankeny and des moines

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.

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This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

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

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What's around it?

In Ankeny, IA

Ankeny, IAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 12% below the US average

Median rent
$1,319/mo
Household income
$108,198/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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