Travel Dialysis RN (Hemodialysis & Peritoneal)
Wilmington, NC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
Call Requirement: None
Float Requirement: Not required
Scheduling: Self-scheduling

Job Description

• Acute hemodialysis experience required for day shift; cycler experience not needed for day shift.
• Night shift RNs must be competent with cycler, CAPD, obtaining PD fluid samples, and hemodialysis.
• CAPD experience is helpful.
• Patient ratios: 1:1 to 1:2.
• No call required; night shift assignments may include “task” work within division departments rather than direct patient assignment.
• Contract staff expected to participate in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team; may be required to report during catastrophic events or disasters.
• Patient diagnoses include:

  • End stage renal disease on dialysis
  • Chronic kidney disease progressing to hemodialysis
  • Acute kidney injury
  • Peritoneal dialysis failure/infection requiring modality change to hemodialysis
  • Transplant rejection requiring hemodialysis

Unit Details

• Acute Hemodialysis Unit with 9 stations plus one isolation station.
• Hemodialysis room operates two shifts per day; patient transport coordinated via Epic.
• ICU/PCU and bedside treatments require 1:1 care for patients on ventilators, titratable IV drips, airborne isolation.

Required Skills & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience.
• BLS certification required.
• Acute hemodialysis experience with Fresenius equipment required.
• Peritoneal dialysis experience with Baxter equipment preferred.
• Night shift requires competency with cycler, CAPD, and PD fluid sampling.

Preferred Certifications

• ACLS
• CDN or CNN

Equipment & Systems

• Fresenius T Hemodialysis Machines with CliC and Bibag.
• Marcor Millenium HX portable reverse osmosis machines.
• Unit systems include Pyxis (medication), EPIC Dimensions (documentation), and Voalte phones for nurse communication.

Orientation & Uniform

• Orientation: 24 hours total (12 hours ICU/offsite + 12 hours dialysis room/peritoneal dialysis).
• Scrubs provided.

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days covering local, federal, national databases, DOJ sex offender search, and education verification for highest degree earned.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 90 days.
• State-specific searches including North Carolina Healthcare Personnel Registry and Division of Medical Assistance within 90 days.
• Drug screen required within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, physical within 30 days required.
• Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training required within 1 year.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if negative/equivocal.
  • Varicella: titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if negative/equivocal.
  • Hepatitis B: titer, series, or facility-specific declination form if negative/equivocal.
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/1 to 10/31).
• TB testing: PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 1 year; if positive, chest x-ray within 5 years and physician-signed TB questionnaire within 30 days required.

Additional Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain specialties; must pass with 82% or higher.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training required for ER and Behavioral Health nurses, to be completed onsite within first 30 days.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules and confidentiality agreements required prior to start.
• Candidates must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation modules (approx. 8 hours).
• Candidates must complete Medication Safety training and submit certificate of completion.
• Candidates must complete PAPR fit test training if applicable.
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years for travel and acute care allied/per diem; 1 reference for non-acute care per diem.
• Employment application must be uploaded.

Notes

• Days off may be arranged as schedule allows based on department needs.
• Contract staff may be reassigned mid-contract to centralized office or other units as needed.
• No call or float requirements, but weekend coverage every other weekend is expected.
• Storm/Hurricane team participation required for disaster response.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with acute hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis skills seeking a travel/contract role on night shifts in a specialized dialysis unit with no call and limited float requirements.