Job Title: Registered Nurse – IV Therapy / Vascular Access
Location: Hyannis, MA
Job Type: Contract
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | 8-Hour Shifts | Monday – Friday | Every Other Weekend & Rotating Holidays | 40 Hours/Week
Local Candidates Required: NA
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate: $2,700 – $2,739/week
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse specializing in IV therapy and vascular access to provide patient care, administer medications, and perform vascular access procedures.
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) License.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Successful completion of the CCH Pharmacology exam.
Previous IV therapy experience with current hands-on IV skills.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Travel nursing experience required.
Ability to become proficient in peripheral line placement for children and newborns within 6 months.
Must achieve proficiency in PICC line placement within 1 year.
Must obtain IV Certification (CRNI) within 2.5 years.
Responsibilities
Assess patients, maintain accurate records, and develop appropriate plans of care.
Communicate relevant patient information to healthcare providers.
Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
Perform venipuncture and vascular access procedures, including midline and PICC line placement.
Demonstrate proficiency in the charge nurse role.
Use computerized nursing information systems effectively.
Support patient care, staff orientation, and education.
Participate in staff meetings, mandatory training, and quality improvement activities.
Follow patient safety and blood/body fluid handling policies.
Maintain professional development and stay current with nursing practices and regulations.
Protect patient confidentiality and uphold hospital standards.
Provide excellent service to patients, families, visitors, and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.