Renal Med/Surg Registered Nurse
Cincinnati, OH
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$41-45/hourOverview
- Start Date05/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration8 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse - Renal
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Contract Length: 8 weeks
Job Description
Provide specialized nursing care to patients with kidney disease, including those undergoing kidney transplant. Care is based on nursing principles and tailored to culturally and age-specific needs. The role involves assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care in a medical/surgical unit specializing in renal care.
The unit is a 24-bed medical/surgical setting focused on kidney disease and transplant patients, including care for living related, cadaveric, or paired exchange kidney transplants. Nurses are trained in unique skills such as peritoneal dialysis (manual and cycler methods) and participate in specialized pharmacologic research studies. The unit also provides remote telemetry monitoring for some beds and cares for a variety of general medical/surgical patients.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Ohio
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Minimum of 1 year of nephrology experience within the last year
- Dialysis experience
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
Experience
- Specialty: Registered Nurse in Renal care
- Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum RN competency with renal specialty skills
- Prior travel experience: Not required
Unit Highlights
- Care for kidney disease and transplant patients
- Specialized nursing skills including peritoneal dialysis
- Participation in clinical research studies
- Remote telemetry monitoring capability for select beds
- Dynamic environment with diverse patient population
This position is ideal for RNs with an interest or background in renal nursing and transplant care seeking a clinical nursing role in a specialized medical/surgical unit.
Employer
Host Healthcare
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