Dialysis Acute RN | Local Contract Are you an experienced Dialysis RN who thrives in a fast-paced acute care environment? This 13-week local contract opportunity allows you to provide specialized renal replacement therapies for hospitalized patients while working alongside physicians, ICU teams, and fellow dialysis professionals. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality dialysis care to critically ill patients and enjoy the challenge of inpatient nephrology, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact every day. This is a strictly local contract assignment and is not a travel position. Location: Marietta, GA Pay Rate: $50-55+/hr Shift/Schedule: 8 hour shifts Employment Type: 13-week local contract assignment Why This Role Matters As a Dialysis Acute RN, you will provide life-sustaining dialysis and renal replacement therapies to hospitalized patients requiring specialized nephrology care. Your expertise in acute dialysis, critical patient assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration will directly contribute to positive patient outcomes and exceptional care experiences. What You'll Do
- Provide direct patient care in the inpatient renal replacement therapy setting.
- Perform and monitor prescribed treatments including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, ultrafiltration, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and apheresis.
- Assess patient responses to dialysis treatments and collaborate with physicians to adjust treatment plans as appropriate.
- Communicate patient concerns and clinical changes to physicians, nursing leadership, and hospital care teams.
- Deliver safe, effective, and efficient dialysis care to hospitalized patients.
- Supervise and provide direction to Patient Care Technicians and clerical staff.
- Educate ICU staff and hospital personnel regarding CRRT and dialysis-related patient care.
- Administer, monitor, and document intradialytic transfusions and notify appropriate providers of adverse reactions.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate daily patient care plans.
- Accurately document treatment information in patient and hospital medical records.
- Prepare dialysis equipment, perform pre-treatment machine testing, and ensure safe equipment operation.
- Conduct dialysis and apheresis machine safety testing, calibration, dialysate testing, functional testing, and equipment disinfection procedures.
- Troubleshoot dialysis equipment as needed and efficiently utilize supplies to minimize waste.
- Participate in Quality Assessment and Improvement (QAI) activities.
- Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and orientation programs as assigned.
- Serve as a subject matter expert regarding dialysis-related patient and equipment complications.
- Report incidents, complaints, adverse events, and unusual occurrences according to established procedures.
- Travel between assigned hospitals and facilities as needed.
- Participate in on-call rotations, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Assist with special projects and perform additional duties as assigned. What We're Looking For
- A current, up-to-date resume.
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current Georgia RN license or Compact RN license in good standing.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
- Minimum of 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as an RN within the last 2 years.
- Minimum of 2 years of inpatient dialysis nursing experience required.
- Demonstrated strong assessment skills related to critically ill patients.
- Experience providing dialysis care in a hospital or acute care setting.
- Knowledge of hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, CRRT, ultrafiltration, and apheresis therapies.
- Ability to supervise Patient Care Technicians and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Commitment to maintaining current knowledge of advancements in nephrology and inpatient renal care.
- Certification in Nephrology Nursing and/or Apheresis Nursing is highly encouraged.
- ACLS certification preferred but not required.
- Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Ability to participate in required on-call rotation schedules.
- Two verified references (one manager, one peer).
- Ability to meet compliance requirements including: a physician’s statement, color vision exam, TB test, and the following immunizations: Tdap, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Flu, and COVID.
- Eligible and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. What's In it For You
- Competitive Pay: $50-55+/hr.
- Flexibility: 13-week local contract assignment.
- Impact: Make a real difference in patients’ lives every day.
- Growth: Expand your clinical skills in a specialized setting.
- Teamwork: Work with a supportive, professional healthcare team. Benefits for Manpower Associates (Upon Eligibility)
Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental Plan
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
