Registered Nurse Acute

Registered Nurse Acute

Posted: 01/07/2026.

Location:

420 34th St, Bakersfield, California, , United States of America.

DaVita is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide dialysis care in a hospital setting for patients with end‑stage renal disease and chronic kidney conditions. This fast‑paced, highly collaborative role involves working directly with patients in ICU, CCU, ED, and other acute care units.

$43.00/hr – $59.00/hr

• 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

• 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

• 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‑19 may be required by hospitals in this program, which may include a booster when eligible.

• 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

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/hour. For location‑specific minimum wage details, see the following link:
DaVita.jobs/Wage Rates. Compensation will depend on qualifications, experience, and other factors.

Colorado residents:
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