1 Louisiana Dialysis/Renal Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Dialysis Unit
$1,794/wk
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Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
Additional Details:
Required Skills/Experience:
- Inpatient Dialysis experience
- First time travelers must have 2 years of perm staff RN experience in acute care
- Able to travel between facilities
- Dialysis (Braun machines)
Required Credentials:
- Traveler will be required to PASS an EKG competency exam as part of compliance, prior to arrival
- Auto insurance
Shift & Scheduling:
- 4-12s one week and 3-12s next week – this is mandatory
- Schedule Cycle: 4 weeks
- Shift Times: Monday - Saturday
- Weekend rotation: every other – Fri/Sat/Sun is goal
- Call Requirement: 5-6 call shifts/schedule (12 hr shift) (4 week schedule); 12 hr shift and 12 hr call – done in same day; 3 people on call per night - based on facility being covered; Sunday call is the same on every schedule—1st Sunday is always 1st
- Holiday Expectations: Sunday before or after holidays, Minor holidays are regular days, Sunday is 24 hr call day, Will work 2/3 Holidays
Floating Requirements: Main campus for travelers will be WKMC (WK North), but they will float to other 3 facilities frequently
Dialysis/Renal Travel Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary
Dialysis Nurses care for patients undergoing hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis in hospitals, clinics, or the home. Job responsibilities for Dialysis Nurses include assessing patients before dialysis, obtaining vascular access, monitoring for adverse effects, and providing patient education. Because patients have a chronic condition, it is particularly important for Dialysis Nurses to establish a positive relationship with their patients. The average salary for Dialysis Nurses is more than $78,000.
Dialysis/Renal Travel Nurse Jobs in Louisiana
Dialysis Travel Nurse Jobs provide an ideal way for Nurses to deliver care to patients receiving hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis in different locations within the United States. Most jobs are in free-standing or hospital-affiliated clinics, but there is also a need for acute, in-patient care. Most Dialysis Nurses (also called Renal nurses - a subspecialty of Nephrology Nursing) care for adult patients, but pediatric dialysis is another possible practice avenue. Job descriptions for Dialysis Nurses often include the need to develop a strong therapeutic relationship with patients, the ability to obtain vascular access and operate complex equipment, and the importance of excellent patient teaching skills. Apply today to land your high-paying Dialysis Nurse job.
