Acute Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Scranton, PA
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Travel Dialysis RN - Acute

Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Dialysis
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 4x10 hour shifts, Days (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• On Call: Every other weekend and select weekdays as needed
• Holiday Coverage: Possible call for Thanksgiving and Christmas; open on New Year's Day
• Experience Required: 1-2 years recent acute dialysis experience
• Certifications: BLS/CPR required
• Preferred Experience: Previous hospital dialysis experience preferred
• EMR System: Cerner preferred
• Scrub Colors: Navy and White

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide acute inpatient hemodialysis treatment
• Manage dialysis access including Central Venous Catheter (CVC), Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF), and Arteriovenous Graft (AVG)
• Monitor patients for complications during dialysis
• Document care accurately and ensure safe and efficient delivery of dialysis therapy
• Set up, operate, and disinfect dialysis machines and water systems according to policy
• Utilize nursing process in accordance with state Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies
• Demonstrate critical thinking, clinical judgment, and leadership
• Delegate patient care priorities based on staff education and experience
• Provide direction and supervision to assigned personnel delivering patient care

Unit Information

• Number of beds in unit: Varies based on census
• Average treatments: 40-60 acute dialysis treatments per month
• Patient ratio: 1-2 patients per RN; 3-4 patients with Patient Care Technician (PCT) support
• 48-hour shift guarantees are NOT available
• Blocked scheduling may be requested

Additional Notes

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently required
• Travel assignment with no interviews (auto offers only)