Travel Nurse RN - Dialysis
Nantucket, MA
First Connect Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,773/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration15 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$800/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,973/week
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
Qualifications
- Resume
Description
Registered Nurse – Acute & Outpatient Dialysis
SHARED HOUSING PROVIDED AT NO COST
Order ID: MGB-29916
Contract Duration: 15 Weeks (09/28/2026 – 01/09/2027)
Shift Matrix: Variable Day Shifts | 05:30 – 16:00 (4 to 5 Days/Week | Sundays Always Off)
- Schedule Quality: Primary early morning start (05:30), with occasional mid-morning to late afternoon variable shifts to accommodate extra patient treatments. Sundays off.
- On-Call Requirement: On-call required to cover acute emergent dialysis cases.
- Priority Status: CRITICAL ORDER / HOT JOB (ASAP Start available).
Housing Logistics: Shared housing provided by facility at NO COST to the clinician.
Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
Status: Open / Active Sourcing (Critical Need) | Positions Available: 1 (1/2 Booked)
Critical Submission Guardrails (Hardstops)
🚫 Absolute Minimum Qualifications & Facility Hardstops:
- Licensure Mandate: Active, unencumbered Massachusetts (MA) State RN License held in hand at submission.
- Experience Baseline: Minimum 1+ year of dedicated Chronic / Acute Hemodialysis clinical nursing experience.
- Core Certification Required: Active AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
- Clinical Scope: Verified expertise in hemodialysis machine setup, vascular access cannulation (AV fistulas/grafts), central line dialysis catheter care, and fluid balance management.
- Flexibility & Call Commitment: Must accept variable day shift start times and participate in the unit's on-call rotation.
- Housing Rules: Must agree to facility-provided shared housing guidelines.
Job Summary & Clinical Scope
A Hospital in Nantucket, MA is seeking an experienced, highly autonomous Dialysis Registered Nurse for a 15-week critical assignment in Dialysis (NCH035). Serving an isolated island community 30 miles at sea, the RN will provide critical chronic and acute hemodialysis treatments, monitor patient stability during ultrafiltration, manage vascular access, and handle call coverage for urgent dialysis interventions.
- Hemodialysis Treatment Execution: Initiate, monitor, and terminate chronic and acute hemodialysis treatments using standardized extracorporeal circuits and dialysis equipment.
- Vascular Access Management: Perform expert cannulation of AV fistulas and AV grafts; manage hemodialysis central venous catheters using strict sterile technique.
- Intra-Dialytic Patient Care: Monitor vital signs, fluid removal rates, and blood chemistry; manage acute complications such as hypotension, muscle cramping, or equilibrium syndrome during treatments.
- Acute On-Call Responsibilities: Maintain readiness for emergency on-call coverage to deliver acute bedside dialysis treatments for hospital inpatients or emergency room admissions.
Employer
First Connect Health
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About Nantucket, MA
As a Travel Dialysis Nurse in Nantucket, MA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Nantucket is significantly higher than the national average due to its status as a popular summer destination.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 70-80°F, while winter lows can drop to 20-30°F.
- Short term rentals can be challenging to find and may come at a premium due to high demand during the summer season.
- Nantucket is not very car-friendly due to limited parking and traffic congestion during peak tourist seasons.
- Public transportation options are available, including buses and shuttles.
- Nantucket has a diverse population with a mix of residents and seasonal visitors.
- The age range varies, with a significant portion of retirees.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and sun-related conditions.
- Nantucket attracts a large population of travel nurses during the summer months.
- Nantucket offers an array of seafood restaurants, art galleries, museums, and outdoor activities such as fishing, sailing, and whale watching.
- The island also features public parks and gardens for leisurely strolls.
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