Travel RN - Acute Dialysis

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Acute/Outpatient Dialysis position requiring chronic dialysis experience and a ND or compact RN license.

• Active RN license (ND or Compact) required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Chronic dialysis experience required
• Must be willing to learn water room procedures and bicarb mixer use (training provided)
• Must not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any Common Spirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past 12 months

• Outpatient dialysis department within a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) setting
• Unit licensed for 7 chairs across two pods (one with 3 patients, one with 4 patients)
• Patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:3-4
• Adult to geriatric patient population with a mix of catheter and fistula access
• Uses Fresenius 2008T dialysis machines
• Charting completed in MEDITECH and Clarity EMR systems
• Variable day and evening shifts, including 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts
• Schedule includes M/W/F 5a-5:30p or 9a-10p and Tu/Th/Sat 5a-5:30p, 5a-1:30p, or 9a-5:30p shifts, subject to change based on census
• Rotating weekend requirement
• Every other holiday requirement
• No call or standby requirement
• Minimum of two nurses in the department at all times, with three at shift change for turnover
• Nephrologist on-site two days per month, otherwise available by phone for orders
• Charge Nurse present on each shift
• Staffing includes 1 LPN with remaining staff as RNs; no CNAs or Medical Assistants used
• Provide direct patient care for chronic dialysis patients, including monitoring treatment and managing vascular access sites (catheters and fistulas)
• Administer medications such as Heparin, Hep B vaccine, Flu vaccine, Zemplar, Ferrlecit, cinacalcet, midodrine, darbepoetin alfa, and PRN medications including Tylenol, Zofran, and occasional antibiotics
• ER and code team available on-site for sudden patient status changes
• Next closest dialysis unit is a 2-hour drive, with some patients traveling up to 5 hours for treatment
• Unit values teamwork, motivation, compassionate care, patient safety, and strong infection control practices
• Staff may be asked to help cover open shifts due to sick calls or emergencies, though a minimum of 36 hours per week is guaranteed
• Any color scrubs permitted
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 3 shifts of 12 hours each, paired with another RN, with length depending on experience
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront, as additional RTO will not be approved after submission

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job : P-771328

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