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Hi Riri, may I ask where here in US do you work at?

Hi Clachr5, were you able to move in Bay area? I am a dialysis nurse here at SOCAL and me and my family are going to move up north in bay area. Can you tell me the transition? How do you like it so far? TIA

I'm interested to know as well..

Hi Daly City RN, I'm currently working as an RN here at southern California and we've been planning on moving up north. Can you give me some tips on how to be able to make a smooth transition. I work as a Hemodialysis nurse inpatient and clinic. I understand that cost of living would be the biggest factor. TIA.

Did you ever get into the dialysis field in San Francisco by any chance?

Hi, I am a Hemodialysis nurse with 4 years experience in both Acute and Chronic setting. I currently live in SoCal Orange County and will be moving with my wife and son later this year to Nor Cal, San Jose, Ca. I am on stage where I am setting budget/calculating the expected expenses (Rent, utilities, daycare, etc.) I understand that the cost of living at nor cal is pretty high. I just want to know and ask any Nurses that work in the area about the average/expected Salary for Hemodialysis nurses either Chronic or Acute setting in any company. Thank you.

Hi Jucicool, I am a FMC RN here at So. California. If you are new to dialysis it is best to start in Chronic setting where you can explore and learned with another experienced nurse and dialysis technicians. Remember, Acute HD RNs work more independently, they are expected to know at least basic HD machine trouble shooting, AVF and Graft access cannulation techniques, and how to intervene when intradialytic complications arises (hypotension, cramping, etc.). Once you started working as an FMC employee, here in California, we need to stay at least 6 months in chronic before we can transfer to another modality such as Acute HD or PD. Hope this helps.