Dialysis Registered Nurse
Orange, California
Saint Joseph Hospital

Job Opportunity: Dialysis Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Orange, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of chronic dialysis experience (hard stop). This is an outpatient dialysis role with specific shift schedules and requirements.

Key Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Dialysis
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of chronic dialysis experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required; first-time travelers will be screened
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift Schedule:

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 5:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Sundays: Closed
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, may exceed to meet unit needs
• On-Call: Not required
• Block Scheduling: May be accommodated at manager’s discretion
• Local Radius: 50 miles (local rate available upon inquiry)
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period
• Holiday Time Off: All holiday requests submitted as preferences
• Scheduling Requests: Requests due to outside employment will not be considered
• Travel Pairs: Not considered

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital
• Magnet Recognized
• Total Staffed Beds: 426
• Charting System: Epic
• Free Parking
• RN Scrub Color: Royal Blue

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• BLS (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• PALS (if applicable)
• NRP (if applicable)
• Chemotherapy Certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (if applicable)
• State License (valid for California)
• NURSYS Verification (for RNs)
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) (if applicable)

Note: Certification requirements may vary based on unit and specialty; verify with clinical leadership.

Required Background and Compliance Documents

• I9 Attestation
• Government-Issued Photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Social Security Card (for WA state OBRA search if applicable)
• E-Verify Attestation
• Background Check (within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (updated monthly)
• Education Verification (nursing degree verification required)
• State-specific background checks as applicable (e.g., WA State Patrol Search)
• Physical Exam (within 1 year, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO)
• Drug Testing (10 panel within 90 days of start)
• Immunizations and Health Documents:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB or Chest X-Ray (within 12 months, updated annually)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu Vaccine (required during flu season or declination)
  • COVID Vaccine or Declination
• Fit Mask Testing (required for travel, updated annually)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (for travel, updated annually)

Training and Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exams (as applicable)
• Color Blind Testing (if required by unit)
• Skills Checklist (updated annually)
• Specialty-specific WorkRamp Modules and Core Regulatory Modules (assigned via LMS platform)
• Epic Access Training Modules (required for Providence facilities)

Additional Notes

• RTO (Request Time Off) must be submitted at time of scheduling
• Pending licenses are not accepted
• Float Policy Acknowledgement required (may be asked to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format

This position is ideal for experienced dialysis RNs looking for a travel contract opportunity in a reputable acute care hospital setting with a supportive environment and comprehensive compliance requirements.