Acute Registered Nurse

Posting Date

01/07/2026 330 Mercy Ave, Merced, California, 95340-8819, United States of America

Make a meaningful impact in acute care nephrology.

DaVita is seeking an RN to provide dialysis care in a hospital setting for patients with end-stage renal disease and chronic kidney conditions. This is a fast-paced, highly collaborative role where you'll work directly with patients in ICU, CCU, ED, and other acute care units.

What You'll Do:

• 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

What to Expect:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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.

What We Offer:

• 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

Be part of a clinical leader in kidney care.
Apply today to deliver critical, life-sustaining care in a hospital setting.

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This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

The Wage Range for the role is $44.00 - $60.00/hour.

For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at

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