Travel RN - Chronic Dialysis

Quik Travel Staffing; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipends

Housing support

Health insurance available

401k available

Direct deposit

Job summary

Quik Travel Staffing is seeking a Chronic Dialysis Registered Nurse to provide direct care to patients in outpatient dialysis settings. The RN will assess patients before, during, and after treatments, administer prescribed therapies, educate families, and collaborate with the care team to develop individualized plans.

Strong EMR documentation and infection-control practices are essential. Qualified candidates hold an active RN license (state or compact), possess BLS certification, and ACLS for

Qualifications

• 2 years of recent experience as a dialysis nurse.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing school.
• Current state RN license in good standing, or compact state license.
• BLS certification required; ACLS certification for acute setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for dialysis patients in outpatient or chronic settings.
• Assess patients before, during, and after dialysis, monitor vital signs and response to therapy.
• Administer prescribed dialysis treatments, medications, and fluids as ordered.
• Educate patients and families on dialysis procedures and dietary restrictions.
• Operate and maintain dialysis equipment with proper setup and sterilization.
• Collaborate with nephrologists, dietitians, and social workers on care plans.
• Document care and progress in the EMR.
• Respond to adverse reactions during dialysis.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards.

Skills

Dialysis nursing

Patient care

EMR documentation

Charge capable

Education

RN license (state/compact)

BLS certification

ACLS certification (acute)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Quik Travel Staffing has provided highly qualified dialysis nurses, hospital specialized nurses, and other professionals to our healthcare facility partners on a travel contract basis since 2001. At QTS, we are committed to seeing that our nurses receive the best possible wages and associated employment benefits, along with the highest level of service by our experienced team!

Benefits

• Over 25years of dialysis staffing experience
• Travel career autonomy
• Competitive Pay
• Travel, Meals, Housing Non-Taxable Stipends and Reimbursements
• One-On-One Human Recruiter, Compliance, and Payroll Assistance
• RN Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Health Insurance Available (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401k Available
• Build upon your career and resume by experiencing new facilities nationwide

Job Description - Chronic Dialysis RN (Registered Nurse)

• Provide direct patient care for individuals undergoing dialysis treatment in an outpatient or chronic setting.
• Assess patients’ conditions before, during, and after dialysis treatment, monitoring vital signs and response to therapy.
• Administer prescribed dialysis treatments, medications, and fluid therapy as per physician orders.
• Educate patients and their families on dialysis procedures, medications, and dietary restrictions.
• Operate and maintain dialysis equipment, ensuring proper setup, functionality, and sterilization.
• Collaborate with nephrologists, dietitians, and social workers to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
• Document patient care, treatment progress, and any complications in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Respond promptly to any adverse reactions or complications during dialysis treatment.
• Adhere to infection control policies and safety standards to ensure a clean and safe treatment environment.
• Provide emotional support and compassionate care to patients coping with chronic kidney disease.
• Train and mentor new staff or dialysis technicians as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and comply with all state and federal regulations related to dialysis care.

Job Requirements

• 2 years of recent experience as a dialysis nurse
• Charge capable
• Graduate from an accredited nursing school
• Current state specific RN license in good standing, or if applicable, a compact state RN license in good standing
• BLS certification required (Chronic and Acute settings)
• ACLS certification required (Acute setting only)