Travel Nurse RN - Dialysis

Job : 3447991

Title: Registered Nurse – Renal Dialysis - Travel - (Dialysis RN)

Location: Los Angeles, California

AMN Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel RN for dialysis in Los Angeles. Position begins 16 March 2026 for 13 weeks (40 hrs/week). Shift: 10 hour days. Travel nursing.

• Specialty:
  Dialysis
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs per week
• Shift:
  10 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel
• Pay Rate: $3,190.00 – $3,388.00
• Pay Per Shift: 10 hour shifts

• Oversee preparation of delivery system, dialysate bath, and dialyzer; confirm mandatory alarm tests on equipment.
• Review physician orders and dialysis patient records; collect pre‑treatment data.
• Conduct pre‑dialysis assessment: vital signs, vascular access, labs, overall health.
• Verify prescription medication use and perform reconciliation.
• Document assessments, interventions, and advise providers on significant changes.
• Address patient concerns and answer care questions.
• Supervise dialysis technicians during procedures; monitor patient reaction and machine performance.
• Assess, prepare, and cannulate vascular access (including AV fistula needle insertion).
• Apply sterile techniques for catheter exit sites and dressing changes per CHLA protocols.
• Perform surveillance on dialysis access for early failure or infection signs; use ultrasound when trained.
• Manage electronic/paper orders and administer IV/oral dialysis medications per protocol.
• Conduct post‑dialysis assessment, discharge patient, document medication admin, access condition, and treatment data.
• Provide education/teaching related to medical condition.
• Refer patients to other services (nutrition, social work, etc.) as needed.
• Perform additional treatments and diagnostic tests (e.g., blood sugar).
• Oversee disassembly/disinfection of dialysis equipment.
• Maintain skills for regional heparinization, blood sampling, oxygen set‑up, saline admin, equipment maintenance.
• Surveillance and testing of dialysis water treatment equipment and water.
• Demonstrate knowledge of dialysis labs and medications.
• Apply infection control and blood‑borne pathogen prevention principles.
• Respond appropriately in emergencies.
• Provide leadership in improving patient care, maintaining standards, directing/teaching staff, charge nursing when required.
• Collaborate with dialysis team and attend interdisciplinary meetings.

• Registered Nurse, Dialysis.
• Minimum 2 years' RN experience (RN-CA).
• PALS and BLS certifications required.

• Experience with both acute and chronic hemodialysis.
• Pediatric dialysis experience preferred.

• Competitive pay rates.
• Free, quality, private housing.
• Medical, dental, vision coverage.
• 401(k) and flex spending.
• Life insurance.
• Accident and short‑term disability coverage.
• Free continuing education.
• Referral bonus.

The first and largest pediatric hospital in the Los Angeles metro area, a nonprofit academic institution with Magnet designation and Level 1 pediatric trauma center. The facility treats over 100,000 children annually and is recognized as a top children’s hospital.

AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.