Registered Nurse
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
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
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 askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Dialysis is open from year one. Clinics train you on the machines; acute wants chronic time first.
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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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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?
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