Dialysis RN
Melbourne, Florida
Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Dialysis RN)

Location: Melbourne, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Dialysis RN
• Responsibilities:

  • Perform Hemodialysis (HD) and Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) in the unit and at bedside
  • Perform Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) at bedside
• Average Daily Census: 30 patients

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year (highest required)
• Prior travel experience: Not accepted for first-timers (i.e., prior travel experience required)

Work Schedule & Float

• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period
• On-call Requirement: Yes, scheduled during week and weekends; every other Saturday required, Sunday varies
• Floating: Yes, within scope to multiple nearby facilities

Certifications & Licensure

• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• License: Florida State or compact license required at time of submission (no pending licenses accepted)

Special Skills & Experience Required

• 1:2 Patient Ratio experience
• Experience with Prismaflex CRRT/TPE
• Experience with Amia peritoneal cycler-CCPD
• Administration of blood/blood products during treatment
• Experience with Baxter, Fresenius J/K, Gambro dialysis machines
• Ability to initiate and set up dialysis treatments
• Machine alarm troubleshooting
• Post dialysis treatment care
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Symptom management during dialysis

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references from authority figures (Manager, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Director) within the last 12 months
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (10/31 - 3/31), with medical or religious exemptions only
• Solid-colored scrubs required (matching top and bottom, no logos or prints)
• Charting system: Sunrise (no prior experience required)
• Free parking with decal provided at orientation

Facility Information

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level II Adult
• Total Staffed Beds: 514

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• Various federal and state background screenings required (e.g., EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprinting clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide)
• Education verification required; certain institutions are not accepted
• Physical exam within 6 months prior to start (valid for 5 years once on file)
• Fit mask test within 12 months prior to start (strict mask types and shaving policy)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 3 months prior to start
• Required immunization titers within 5 years: Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (must include marijuana)
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Facility-specific documents and attestations must be completed

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced Dialysis RN with at least 1 year of specialty experience and prior travel experience. The role requires advanced dialysis skills, multiple certifications, and compliance with strict background and health requirements. The position offers a structured schedule with weekend and on-call duties, floating within a group of facilities, and a supportive acute care hospital environment.