Dialysis Registered Nurse
Pocatello, Idaho
Portneuf Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Dialysis Registered Nurse

Location: Pocatello, Idaho
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Shift Details

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Nights)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in specialty
• Unit accepts first-time travelers (no prior travel experience required)

Job Description

• Work in a Level II trauma hospital with Comprehensive Stroke and Chest Pain accreditation
• Provide hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis to inpatients, both in the dialysis department and bedside in other units
• Support and troubleshoot dialysis machines in collaboration with ICU nurses
• Use of Tablo dialysis machines for hemodialysis and SLEDD
• Use of Baxter Claria Homechoice for peritoneal dialysis

Candidate Restrictions

• Local travelers within 100-mile radius are not accepted

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Idaho with primary source verification
• Minimum 1 year of dialysis experience, with dialysis experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Additional certifications may be required as applicable (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, Chemotherapy, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification, Management of Assaultive Behavior)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Education verification of highest level completed
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 90 days of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Required immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer, vaccination, or documented history)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)

Additional Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Color blindness test (online version acceptable)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Unit-specific skills checklist annually
• Work history verification for the past 7 years
• Clear headshot photo for badge

Notes

• Orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required
• Fingerprinting may be required for certain locations (not applicable here)
• Must have valid driver’s license or state ID
• E-Verify and other employment eligibility checks required

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with dialysis experience seeking a travel contract opportunity on night shifts in Idaho. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.