Dialysis Registered Nurse
Wilmington, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Dialysis Registered Nurse

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Acute hemodialysis unit with 9 stations plus one isolation station.
• Day shift position (12-hour shifts, 3 shifts per week, total 36 hours).
• Patient diagnoses include end-stage renal disease on dialysis, chronic kidney disease progressing to hemodialysis, acute kidney injury, peritoneal dialysis failure/infection, and transplant rejection requiring hemodialysis.
• No call or float requirements.
• Weekend work required every other weekend.
• Contract staff may be assigned to Storm Team/Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events or disasters.
• Self-scheduling available.
• Orientation: 24 hours total (12 hours ICU/offsite + 12 hours dialysis room/peritoneal dialysis).
• Scrubs provided.

Required Skills & Experience

• Valid Registered Nurse license in North Carolina.
• Minimum 2 years of dialysis experience, with dialysis experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• ACLS certification preferred.
• Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) or Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) preferred.

Patient Care Ratios & Unit Details

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1 to 1:2.
• Hemodialysis room operates two shifts per day; patients transported via Patient Transport.
• ICU/PCU and bedside treatments require 1:1 care for patients on ventilators, titratable IV drips, or airborne isolation.

Equipment & Systems

• Must have recent experience with Fresenius acute hemodialysis equipment and Baxter peritoneal dialysis equipment.
• Familiarity with Fresenius T machines, CliC and Bibag systems, and Marcor Millenium HX portable reverse osmosis machines.
• Unit uses Pyxis for medication, EPIC Dimensions for documentation, and Voalte phones for nurse communication.

Scheduling & Shift Details

• Shift: Day (6:45 AM to 7:15 PM), 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, totaling 36 hours.
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend.
• No call or float required.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check required within 6 months of start.
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 6 months of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, physician-signed TB questionnaire required.
• Required immunizations/titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella. Declinations not accepted for measles.
• Physical exam not required for this crisis profile.
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season; exemptions require mask-wearing on campus.
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required for highest degree earned relevant to nursing.
• Competency exams including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency required within 72 hours of start.
• Color blindness testing required within 1 year.
• Medication safety training and annual compliance training required.
• Various facility-specific documents and agreements must be completed prior to start, including confidentiality and hospital policies acknowledgment.
• Photo for badge required immediately after signing contract (passport style, white background, business attire).

Orientation & Training

• 24-hour orientation split between ICU/offsite and dialysis room/peritoneal dialysis.
• Medication safety module completion required prior to or shortly after start.
• Non-Novant Health Worker Clinical Education Checklist required for North Carolina travel candidates.
• Annual mandatory education and compliance training required.

Additional Notes

• No prior travel experience required.
• Locals accepted.
• 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.

Required Licensure & Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse license valid in North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred but not mandatory.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with acute hemodialysis experience seeking a 13-week travel contract in North Carolina with day shifts and no call requirements.