AVG Anti-Spyware, Acute Care, Dialysis, End-Stage Renal Failure, Healthcare, Hemodialysis, Heparin, Intensive Care, Kidney Disease, Mentoring, Patient Care, Peritoneal Dialysis, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Building, Team Player, Titration, Training/Teaching
Registered Nurse - Dialysis
Location: Bryan, TX
Start Date: 05-11-2026
End Date: 08-03-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (primarily day/evening): 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM with occasional 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM rotations as needed. Weekend rotation required (6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule). On-call one night per week and every other Sunday (maximum).
Hours per Week: 36
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide expert acute dialysis nursing care for ESRD and acute renal failure patients in both the dialysis suite and ICU settings
- Perform peritoneal dialysis initiation, hookup, disconnect and termination with Baxter Home Choice equipment
- Cannulate AVF/AVG and manage CVC access safely and competently
- Recognize and manage hemodialysis complications and emergencies promptly and confidently
- Titrate and manage heparin per unit protocol and set infusions as required
- Collaborate with monitor techs, RTs and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care in acute and ICU environments
- Float between Bryan and College Station campuses as needed while maintaining continuity and quality of care
- Precept and mentor colleagues when assigned to support team development
Education
- Active RN licensure (required)
- BSN not required for submission (listed as not required)
Knowledge & Skills
- Hands-on experience with peritoneal dialysis systems, specifically Baxter Home Choice
- Proficiency with MEDITECH charting and electronic documentation
- Strong acute care dialysis knowledge including heparin management and complication recognition
- Telemonitoring awareness — ability to collaborate with monitor techs and manage bedside/central monitoring in ICU
- Ability to float between nearby campuses and adapt to different unit workflows
- Precepting and teaching skills to support newer staff