Registered Nurse
Bakersfield, California
RN
Posted Aug 10
- Unit
- ICU, CCU, ED
What the listing says
Role
- Weekends
- Every weekend
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Floating required · On call
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- New graduates
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in California is $49/hr, across 1912 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Posting Date
08/10/2026
420 34th St, Bakersfield, California, 93301-2237, United States of America
Make a meaningful impact in acute care nephrology.
Read the full posting
DaVita is seeking an RN to provide dialysis care in a hospital setting for patients with end-stage renal disease and chronic kidney conditions. This is a fast-paced, highly collaborative role where you’ll work directly with patients in ICU, CCU, ED, and other acute care units.
What You’ll Do
Deliver inpatient dialysis therapies, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, CRRT, and apheresis Collaborate with hospital teams and DaVita clinical staff Monitor patients, adjust treatment, and ensure quality outcomes Support and oversee patient care with the help of PCTs Adapt quickly in a dynamic hospital environment
What to Expect
- No dialysis experience required-paid training provided
- Work in a variety of hospital units and rotate between facilities as needed
- Schedule includes regular and on-call shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Daily schedules may change based on patient needs
Requirements
Current RN license in the state of practice ADN required; BSN preferred ICU, CCU, ER, or Med/Surg experience helpful but not required CNN/CDN certification (preferred) Must pass a color vision test (accommodations available) Full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required by hospitals in this program, which may include a booster when eligible
What We Offer
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match
- Paid time off and PTO cash-out
- Family support: parental leave, EAP, child/elder care, Headspace, and more
- Pet insurance
- Joint Commission-accredited inpatient program
- Career development and training opportunities
Be part of a clinical leader in kidney care. Apply today to deliver critical, life-sustaining care in a hospital setting.
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This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Wage Range for the role is $43.00 - $59.00/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
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Requirements
- Current RN license in the state of practice
- ADN required; BSN preferred
- ICU, CCU, ER, or Med/Surg experience helpful but not required
- CNN/CDN certification (preferred)
- Must pass a color vision test (accommodations available)
- Full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required by hospitals in this program, which may include a booster when eligible
Place
- City
- Bakersfield, California
- Median rent
- $1,472/mo
- Local household income
- $80,540/yr
- Metro price level
- 1% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Bakersfield area index 100.9, where 100 is the national average.
Bakersfield sits in California's Central Valley, offering a down-to-earth rhythm distinct from coastal-city bustle. Out-of-state RNs find broad healthcare demand, quick highway access throughout Kern County, and a music and agriculture heritage. Proximity to the Sierra Nevada provides weekend escapes to mountains and national parks.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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DaVita is a leading kidney care company specializing in dialysis treatment and related clinical services, operating outpatient dialysis clinics across the United States. DaVita refers to itself as a 'Village' and emphasizes a community-first philosophy, characterizing its culture as 'The…
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