Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Acute Dialysis position in Tuscaloosa, AL, requiring a minimum of 2 years of RN experience with at least 1 recent year in dialysis.

Details

• Dialysis unit position split across two campuses: Regional campus (4th floor, 8 bays) and Northport campus (main floor, 4 bays)
• Regional campus hours: Monday–Saturday, 6:30 AM–7:00 PM, with on-call coverage on Sundays and after hours
• Northport campus hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with on-call coverage Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and after hours
• Performs bedside and peritoneal dialysis treatments
• Patient ratios: 1:2 (RN:patient) or 1:3 (RN + CCHT:patient)
• Primary equipment: Fresenius machines, with Gambro used as needed
• EMR: Meditech (experience preferred but not required)
• Day shift: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required
• Floating to other units and hospitals required
• 36 or 48 hours per week available

Requirements

• Active AL RN license or Compact RN license required — no pending or temporary licenses accepted
• No hits (past or current) on license allowed
• Current BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross required
• Associate degree in nursing (ADN) required at minimum
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, with at least 1 recent year of dialysis-specific experience
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English
• Documents required for consideration: current state or compact RN license, NURSYS verification, current driver's license, and 2 professional references from within the last year

Additional Information

• Nurses and Certified Dialysis Techs (CCHTs) prepare and perform dialysis treatments for patients within the organization
• DCH will provide training for candidates not familiar with Fresenius or Gambro equipment
• Professional nursing certification (e.g., CNN) is preferred but not required
• No pre-start HealthStream modules required — competency-based modules are completed during virtual orientation
• Timekeeping system: Centricity
• Solid navy scrubs required
• Local candidates are welcome to apply — no radius restrictions
• Parking is available on-site
• 13-week contract