Travel Nurse RN - Dialysis in Shreveport, LA

Provide inpatient dialysis care to Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis patients across multiple facilities within a 15-30 minute radius, with frequent floating between locations. Work within a stroke-certified, chest pain-accredited health system offering a dynamic, multi-facility dialysis environment with a flexible and team-oriented unit culture.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Dialysis RN in Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101!

Job ID: 902013
Job Title

Registered Nurse - Dialysis (12-Hour Days)
Location

Shreveport, LA | Inpatient Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | Onsite | Alternating 4x12s and 3x12s (mandatory schedule cycle); shifts Monday-Saturday, 8a-8p or 10a-10p; every-other weekend rotation
Key Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient dialysis care to Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis patients across multiple facilities within a 15-30 minute radius, with frequent floating between locations
• Perform vascular access procedures including accessing fistulas and dialysis catheters; operate BBraun dialysis machines
• Maintain a patient ratio of 1:3 in inpatient pods and 1:1 on units, exercising independent and autonomous clinical judgment
• Pass an EKG competency exam prior to arrival as part of compliance requirements
• Participate in on-call rotation, expected approximately 5-6 call shifts per 4-week schedule (12-hour shift paired with 12-hour call on the same day)
• Document patient care using Meditech Expanse EMR; utilize Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient dialysis experience required
• First-time travelers must have a minimum of 2 years of permanent staff RN experience in acute care
• Travelers previously employed as permanent staff at this facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Valid auto insurance required (travel between facilities is expected)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• CDN or CNN certification preferred
• Experience with Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) is a plus, though not required
• Familiarity with BBraun dialysis machines and Meditech Expanse EMR
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work independently in a multi-site environment

Why Join Us

• Work within a stroke-certified, chest pain-accredited health system offering a dynamic, multi-facility dialysis environment with a flexible and team-oriented unit culture
• Enjoy free on-site parking and a structured orientation designed to set travelers up for success across all covered facilities