Travel Nurse RN - Inpatient Dialysis
Greensboro, NC
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Shift Information

• 3x12-hour night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• Rotating weekends
• Floating required among multiple locations within the region
• Call required on Sunday nights only

Patient Population

The patient population includes individuals with:

• End-stage renal disease
• Acute kidney injury
• Metabolic imbalances
• Dialysis access issues
• Drug overdoses requiring hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis treatments

Patients are acutely ill and may present with various medical-surgical or critical care diagnoses.

The apheresis patient population consists of individuals with a range of neurologic, renal, or hematologic/oncologic diseases.

Department Overview

The Hemodialysis Department operates 24/7, providing hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and apheresis treatments around the clock.

• The department features 9 bays and 1 isolation room for patients known to have Hepatitis B, equipped for telemetry monitoring.
• Nursing care is delivered by registered nurses with the support of certified hemodialysis technicians and a nursing secretary.
• Cardiac monitoring is managed by hemodialysis nurses for patients on telemetry or those requiring close surveillance during treatments.
• The average length of stay for hemodialysis/apheresis patients is approximately 4-5 hours.
• Treatments for hemodynamically unstable patients located in the ICU are conducted in the patient's room, with a nurse present at the bedside.
• Peritoneal dialysis is performed in the patient’s room as well.

Equipment Used

• Tablo Dialysis Devices
• Baxter Amia PD Devices
• Spectra Optia Apheresis Devices

Qualifications

Candidates should hold a valid Registered Nurse license and have experience or special training in dialysis nursing. Strong clinical and communication skills are essential for this role.