Travel Nurse RN - Dialysis - $2,368 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN Dialysis for a travel nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Dialysis
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/13/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: Dialysis Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN)**\nJob Summary:\n

A Dialysis Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized care to patients with acute or chronic kidney disease who require hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis treatment. The RN works closely with a multidisciplinary team to manage and monitor patients undergoing dialysis, ensuring optimal care and outcomes in an inpatient setting.

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• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients undergoing hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis in an inpatient setting.
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• Monitor patients’ vital signs, laboratory results, and dialysis-related parameters, ensuring optimal fluid and electrolyte balance.
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• Administer dialysis treatments, ensuring equipment is properly set up and functioning, and addressing any complications that arise during dialysis.
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• Educate patients on dialysis treatments, including the procedure, expected outcomes, and self-care post-treatment.
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• Collaborate with nephrologists, dietitians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans.
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• Monitor for and respond to complications related to dialysis, such as hypotension, cramping, infections, or electrolyte imbalances.
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• Administer medications as prescribed, including anticoagulants, antihypertensives, and other dialysis-related medications.
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• Maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments, dialysis treatments, and interventions.
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• Advocate for patients’ needs, ensuring timely access to dialysis treatments and other related care.
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• Participate in patient education and training programs related to kidney disease, dialysis, and renal health.
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• Provide emotional support to patients and families dealing with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
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• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support the overall care of patients with renal conditions.
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• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.
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• Licensure:\n
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  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
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• Certification:\n
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  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
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  • Dialysis certification (e.g., Certified Nephrology Nurse - CNN) preferred.
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• Experience: Previous experience in dialysis, nephrology, or critical care nursing
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Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #29965269. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Dialysis Inpatient,07:00:00-17:00:00

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