Inpatient Hemodialysis RN
Madison, WI
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Work days, 12-hour shifts with start times at 7 or 8 AM
• Every other weekend rotation
• Provide intermittent dialysis and support continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) for patients of all ages
• Deliver bedside hemodialysis treatments for patients requiring one-on-one intensive or intermediate care
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in inpatient settings across multiple hospital locations
• Floating required: may be assigned to multiple units or locations based on staffing needs

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years
• Inpatient Hemodialysis experience in an Academic Level 1 Trauma center or similar size hospital required
• Experience with both adult and pediatric patient populations required
• Peritoneal dialysis (PD) and CRRT experience preferred
• Epic electronic health record experience required (preferably within last 12 months)
• Basic Arrhythmia experience required; must pass Telemetry test prior to start

Licensure & Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin or a Nurse Licensure Compact state required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (American Heart Association only)
• Telemetry test (pass/fail) required before starting assignment

Additional Requirements

• Traveler’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the primary work site
• Must be willing to travel to other hospital locations as needed
• Parking permit required if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available

Compliance & Documentation

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including multi-location search for past 7 years
• Education verification and licensure primary source verification required
• Drug screening required per standard clinical guidelines
• Various health documents required including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray
  • Immunizations or exemptions for MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Meningococcal
  • Physical exam (per agency standard)
• Facility-specific forms and acknowledgments including:

  • Telemetry pass/fail testing and remediation process
  • Orientation safety manual acknowledgment
  • Medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable
  • Wisconsin BID form and caregiver screening (state-mandated)

Work Environment

• Magnet®-designated hospital, ranked #1 in Wisconsin
• Academic and referral center with a multidisciplinary team approach
• Exposure to both adult and pediatric patient populations in inpatient dialysis and critical care settings

Summary

This travel RN role requires strong inpatient hemodialysis experience, including care for pediatric and adult patients, with a minimum of 2 years acute care experience. Candidates must be licensed in Wisconsin or a compact state, hold current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, and pass a telemetry competency test. Flexibility to float across units and travel between hospital locations is essential. The position offers a 13-week contract with 12-hour day shifts and every other weekend rotation.