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Current opportunity · Santa Barbara, California

Acute Dialysis & Apheresis Registered Nurse

Hospital-based specialty nursing for RNs who want meaningful clinical work, strong professional relationships, and the opportunity to deepen expertise in acute dialysis and therapeutic apheresis.

Very competitive compensation Flexible scheduling Nurse-founded company Hospital-based specialty care
The role

Specialty nursing where judgment and collaboration matter.

West Group Nursing Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to support hospital-based acute dialysis and therapeutic apheresis care in Santa Barbara, California.

Our nurses work with medically complex patients and collaborate closely with physicians, hospital nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams. The work requires clinical independence, careful assessment, clear communication, and a consistent commitment to patient safety.

This is an on-site hospital-based opportunity. Scheduling is flexible and varies according to hospital and program needs; specific availability expectations are discussed during the hiring process.

What you’ll do

Clinical responsibilities

  • Provide safe, patient-centered specialty nursing care for medically complex hospitalized patients.
  • Perform and monitor acute hemodialysis and therapeutic apheresis treatments as assigned and within competency.
  • Assess patient status and response to treatment, recognizing and communicating meaningful changes promptly.
  • Coordinate care and communicate clearly with physicians, hospital nurses, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation and follow applicable hospital policies and treatment orders.
  • Maintain specialty competencies and support infection prevention, emergency readiness, education, and quality-improvement efforts.
What we value

Qualifications & strengths

  • Current Registered Nurse license authorizing practice in California.
  • Strong clinical judgment and a consistent focus on patient safety.
  • Professionalism, accountability, reliability, and clear communication.
  • Adaptability and confidence working in complex hospital environments.
  • Ability to work independently while remaining a collaborative member of the care team.
  • Dialysis, critical-care, emergency, or other acute-care experience is valued.
  • Dialysis or apheresis experience is preferred; specialty training may be available depending on experience and program needs.
What West Group offers

Build expertise in a nurse-led environment.

We want specialty nurses to grow in confidence, judgment, and practice while knowing that their contribution is recognized and valued.

Very competitive compensation

Compensation that recognizes specialty clinical skill, responsibility, and experience.

Flexible scheduling

Scheduling flexibility designed around patient-care and program needs.

Specialty development

Structured orientation, competency development, and opportunities to deepen dialysis and apheresis expertise.

Direct leadership

A nurse-founded environment with leadership that stays close to clinical operations and the people doing the work.

Nurse-founded

Built by nurses who understand the work.

West Group Nursing Inc. was founded by nurses with firsthand experience in specialty hospital care. That clinical foundation continues to shape how we support our team: through clear expectations, practical communication, competency development, and leadership that understands the realities of bedside practice.

For nurses who want to build a specialty practice—not simply fill a shift—West Group offers the opportunity to grow alongside a focused clinical team.

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Interested in joining West Group Nursing?

Use our Careers Inquiry form to introduce yourself and tell us about your RN background and specialty experience. If you would like to send a resume, email it directly to melanie@westgroupnursing.com.