Travel Nurse RN - Dialysis
Des Moines, IA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,895/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary: Dialysis Nurse (Dialysis Unit) Des Moines, Iowa
Dialysis Nurse position in a critical care and telemetry setting providing hemodialysis and, as applicable, peritoneal dialysis support. Responsibilities include clinical care for dialysis patients, supporting treatment delivery, and participating in call rotation coverage. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Call rotation schedule with MonFri, 7:00 PM10:00 PM, Saturday 7:00 PM7:00 AM, and Sunday either 7:00 AM7:00 PM or 7:00 PM6:00 AM; minimum 36 hours per week; 12-hour shift hours.
- Required Qualifications: Active Iowa license or multistate/compact eligibility; Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA); documented 24 months of current dialysis experience including inpatient experience; acute dialysis experience; experience using Fresenius machines; hemodialysis experience; peritoneal dialysis experience (preferred); tele reads measurement experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Acute dialysis experience; peritoneal dialysis experience; prior experience as a dialysis nurse.
- Additional Information:
- Traveler may be required to float across campuses.
- Summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day) may require working 12 of the upcoming holidays unless the unit is closed.
- Documentation at submission should include: a work history/resume/employment history reflecting the 24 months of current dialysis experience; a dialysis-discipline-specific Skills Checklist; a professional reference/reference check (charge/supervisor/nurse manager/director/CNO/COO performance evaluation or reference) from within 24 months of the submission date; and a drivers license.
Benefits: The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Des Moines, IA
About
Des Moines is Iowa's capital and largest city. Located on the Des Moines River in the south-central part of the state, it offers Midwestern charm and a wide range of attractions. Over 800 miles of biking trails and countless others for walking, running or hiking draw outdoor enthusiasts. Just southwest of downtown is Gray's Lake Park, with a 1.9-mile trail that circles the lake, a designated beach area for swimming and boat rentals for those wanting to take out canoes and sailboats. Des Moines is also a wonderful fishing spot for largemouth bass, catfish and crappie. Downtown Historic Court hosts the local farmers' market, one of the best in the country, with vendors from more than 50 Iowa counties selling everything from handcrafted items and flowers to fresh produce, cheeses and meats, and live entertainment while browsing.
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