Dialysis

Travel Dialysis Nurse — Des Moines, IA | 13-Week Contract

This inpatient dialysis role is based in Des Moines, IA, with float coverage required across multiple campuses. The unit manages a complex patient population including remote telemetry patients and ICU-level patients requiring dialysis for acute kidney injury (AKI) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

Schedule

• Days, 3x12s, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Monday–Friday
• 36 hours/week guaranteed
• Holiday rotation required (1–2 shifts per holiday period)
• On-call: Minimal weekday on-call (7:00–10:00 PM); weekend on-call rotates every 3rd weekend with shifts covering days and nights

Clinical Details

• Modalities: Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
• Scrubs: Navy blue, solid

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months of dialysis experience, including inpatient/acute setting
• Acute dialysis experience required
• Experience with Fresenius hemodialysis machines required
• Telemetry reads/monitoring experience required
• Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license at time of submission
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC)

Preferred Qualifications

• Peritoneal dialysis experience
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this role

Submission Requirements

• Resume reflecting 24 months of current dialysis experience
• Discipline-specific skills checklist
• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, or nurse manager within the past 24 months
• Valid driver's license

Contract Start: October 26, 2026 (orientation dates: 10/26, 11/9, 11/23)