Dialysis Registered Nurse
Decatur, IL
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Contract | Decatur, IL 62526

Dialysis RN Travel Contract in Decatur, IL — 13-week acute care dialysis job; $1970-$2080/week; start May 4, 2026. Join our nephrology team as a hemodialysis nurse providing high-quality renal care.

Join a dedicated team as a Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN) in Decatur, Illinois (62526). This travel nursing opportunity places you in an acute care hospital dialysis unit serving in a 2-room, 4-bed setting with an average daily census of 3–6 patients. Decatur offers a friendly community, parks, and convenient local amenities while you deliver expert dialysis and renal nursing care.

Job Details – Travel Nurse | Dialysis RN

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,970 - $2,080
• Location: Decatur, IL 62526 (Travel nursing job in Illinois)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Shift: 4 x 10-hour day shifts (07:00 - 17:30) with 2–3 overnight calls per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; every third Saturday on call until Monday morning
• Unit: 2-room, 4-bed dialysis unit (acute care hemodialysis/peritoneal dialysis)
• First-time travelers accepted: Orientation and unit support available for travel RNs and nephrology nurses
• Floating Requirement: Travel nurses may be required to float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals as needed.

Please note: The client may call off up to 36 hours per thirteen-week assignment without pay for the cancelled hours. If more hours are cancelled, additional compensation will be provided as per contract terms.

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of acute care inpatient dialysis experience (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis) required
• Active Illinois RN license required at time of application (compact license not accepted unless IL active)
• BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross)
• ACLS certification preferred
• Experience with Cerner electronic charting/EHR preferred
• Clinical experience with acute renal failure, acute kidney injury (AKI), hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis
• Ability to respond to on-call emergencies within 1 hour

Responsibilities – Hemodialysis / Nephrology Nurse Duties

• Initiate and set up dialysis treatments, including AV fistula/graft cannulation and central/peritoneal catheter management
• Administer blood products and specialized medications during dialysis treatments
• Troubleshoot dialysis machine alarms (arterial pressure, venous pressure, blood leak detector, conductivity)
• Monitor patients for complications: hypotension, fluid overload, hyperkalemia, cardiac events, air embolus, muscle cramps, seizures, and intervene per protocol
• Provide post-treatment access care, dressing changes, and patient education on dialysis and renal disease
• Maintain infection control, airway management, and safety standards in acute care settings
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (IV team, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, social services) for comprehensive renal patient care
• Participate in the on-call rotation for emergent dialysis cases; document patient care accurately using Cerner

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Work as a specialized dialysis RN / nephrology nurse in an acute care hospital setting
• Competitive weekly pay and a structured 13-week travel contract
• Supportive team environment with orientation for first-time travel nurses
• Gain additional experience with Cerner EHR and a range of dialysis modalities

Apply now to join our Decatur, IL healthcare team as a Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN). This travel nursing job is ideal for experienced hemodialysis nurses and renal RNs looking for acute care dialysis experience. Submit your application today and bring your nephrology expertise to a welcoming community hospital.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.