• Position: Registered Nurse- Dialysis - Chronic, Renal
• Location: 8 Conte Drive. Pittsfield, MA 01201
• Duration: 13 Weeks with High possibility of extension.
• Shift: Day 3x12 Hrs. (6:00 AM - 6:30 PM)
• Shift Notes: 12hr days , Must Float to Acute Care Renal as needed 36 hrs/Week
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend/Holidays required if needed.
• On Call Requirements: Rotating on call

Nurse Responsibilities:

• Checking and recording patients’ vitals before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
• Ensuring that hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatments are administered to patients correctly.
• Monitoring patients during dialysis treatment to identify any adverse reactions.
• Preparing and updating nursing care plans.
• Promptly notifying the appropriate medical practitioner of any problems that occur during dialysis treatments.
• Working with the dialysis technicians to ensure that dialysis machines and equipment are set up correctly.
• Teaching patients and their family members how to operate home dialysis machines should they decide on home dialysis therapy.
• Educating patients on dialysis treatment options, kidney disease management, as well as suitable nutrition and exercise regimens.

Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract

Pay: $2,000.00 - $2,550.00 per week

Medical specialties:

• Dialysis
• Nephrology

Physical setting:

• Acute care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Completion bonus
• Signing bonus

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Dialysis: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person