Registered Nurse

DaVit; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Family support programs

Pet insurance

Job summary

DaVita is seeking an RN to provide dialysis care in a hospital setting for patients with end-stage renal disease and chronic kidney conditions. The role involves working in ICU, CCU, ED, and acute care units with a fast-paced, collaborative team.

No dialysis experience is required—paid training provided. Shift schedules include regular and on-call hours, with weekends and holidays. Eligible candidates must hold a CA RN license and may be required to complete a color vision test.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice (CA).
• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Healthcare experience in ICU/ED/Med/Surg is advantageous.
• Color vision testing may be required by hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inpatient dialysis therapies including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
• Collaborate with hospital teams and DaVita clinical staff.
• Monitor patients, adjust treatment, and ensure quality outcomes.
• Support patient care with the help of PCTs.
• Adapt quickly in a dynamic hospital environment.

Skills

Critical care teamwork

Patient monitoring

Hospital collaboration

Education

RN ADN degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Posting Date

08/10/2026 420 34th St,Bakersfield,California,93301-2237,United States of America

Make a meaningful impact in acute care nephrology.

DaVita is seeking an RN to provide dialysis care in a hospital setting for patients with end-stage renal disease and chronic kidney conditions. This is a fast-paced, highly collaborative role where you’ll work directly with patients in ICU, CCU, ED, and other acute care units.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver inpatient dialysis therapies, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, CRRT, and apheresis
• Collaborate with hospital teams and DaVita clinical staff
• Monitor patients, adjust treatment, and ensure quality outcomes
• Support and oversee patient care with the help of PCTs
• Adapt quickly in a dynamic hospital environment

What to Expect:

• No dialysis experience required—paid training provided
• Work in a variety of hospital units and rotate between facilities as needed
• Schedule includes regular and on-call shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Daily schedules may change based on patient needs

Requirements:

• Current RN license in the state of practice
• ADN required; BSN preferred
• ICU, CCU, ER, or Med/Surg experience helpful but not required
• CNN/CDN certification (preferred)
• Must pass a color vision test (accommodations available)
• Full vaccination against COVID-19may berequired by hospitals in this program, which may include a booster when eligible

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match
• Paid time off and PTO cash-out
• Family support: parental leave, EAP, child/elder care, Headspace, and more
• Pet insurance
• Joint Commission–accredited inpatient program
• Career development and training opportunities

Be part of a clinical leader in kidney care. Apply today to deliver critical, life-sustaining care in a hospital setting.

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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

The Wage Range for the role is $43.00-$59.00 per hour.

For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.