Registered Nurse (RN) - Hemodialysis - Kidney Dialysis Unit

Atrium Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Cabarrus is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our hemodialysis unit, delivering inpatient dialysis care for adults with acute or chronic kidney failure during hospitalization.

You will work alongside nephrologists, dialysis-trained nurses, and technicians to ensure safe treatment delivery, vascular access management, fluid balance, infection prevention, and coordinated, patient‑centered care with smooth transitions after discharge.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state.
• One year of RN experience required.
• Previous dialysis experience preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Skills

RN experience

BLS Certification

Nephrology patient care

Dialysis milieu familiarity

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

BSN preferred

Tools

Dialysis equipment

Job description

Where You Will Work

The hemodialysis unit at Atrium Health Cabarrus provides specialized inpatient care for patients with acute and chronic kidney failure requiring dialysis during hospitalization. Services include both routine and urgent treatments, delivered in the dialysis unit or at the bedside in critical care areas.

Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team of nephrologists, dialysis-trained nurses, and technicians, with a focus on safe treatment delivery, vascular access management, fluid and electrolyte balance, and infection prevention. The unit emphasizes coordinated, patient-centered care and collaborates closely with outpatient services to ensure smooth transitions after discharge.

We’re Looking For

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• One year of RN experience required
• Previous Dialysis experience preferred
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

About This Location

Atrium Health Cabarrus is a 457-bed tertiary care facility serving Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and surrounding counties. As a designated Level III Trauma Center, we provide comprehensive emergency services and a wide range of specialty medical care. We are proud to hold disease-specific certifications in Stroke, Epilepsy, Spine, Bariatrics, and Chest Pain Center care. Our hospital has earned recognition for excellence, including awards for our Geriatric Emergency Department, ANCC Pathway to Excellence designation, and being named a Best Hospital for Nurses.

Additional Programs & Support Services

• Professional Governance – Empowering clinical decision-making and leadership
• Teammate Advisory Board – Fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
• Behavioral Response Team (BRT) – One of only two designated teams in the region responding to patients with escalating behaviors
• Vascular Access Team – 24/7 expert support for complex IV insertions, PICC lines, and specialized procedures
• Academic Partnership – Strong collaboration with Cabarrus College of Health Sciences to support education and workforce development