Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Infusion
Location: West Hollywood, CA
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts | 36 hours/week | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate: $1,500 - $2,200/week
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to administer infusion therapies, monitor patients for adverse reactions, and provide safe, high-quality care in an infusion setting.
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Active, valid California RN license or a license recognized for practice in California.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Proficiency in IV insertion, infusion monitoring, and medication administration.
Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to recognize and respond to infusion-related complications.
Knowledge of medication safety, dosage calculations, infection control, and aseptic technique.
Ability to maintain accurate patient records using an electronic health record system.
Strong communication, patient education, and teamwork skills.
Ability to manage multiple patient care responsibilities in a clinical environment.
Availability to work scheduled 12-hour shifts from 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM, three days per week.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in infusion therapy, IV medication administration, or a related clinical setting.
Additional certifications as required by the facility.
Responsibilities
Assess patients before, during, and after infusion therapy, including reviewing medical histories, allergies, vital signs, and treatment orders.
Administer prescribed intravenous medications, fluids, biologic therapies, and other infusion treatments according to provider orders and facility protocols.
Initiate, monitor, and discontinue IV infusions in accordance with established policies and nursing scope of practice.
Assess and maintain peripheral IV access and central venous access devices according to appropriate protocols.
Monitor patients for infusion-related reactions, allergic responses, complications, and changes in clinical condition.
Recognize and respond promptly to adverse reactions and medical emergencies.
Educate patients and caregivers about infusion procedures, medications, potential side effects, and follow-up care.
Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, medication administration, infusion details, and patient responses.
Follow medication safety procedures, infection prevention standards, and aseptic techniques.
Verify medication orders, dosages, infusion rates, and patient identification before administering treatments.
Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate individualized patient care.
Monitor infusion equipment and ensure supplies are available and functioning properly.
Provide discharge instructions and communicate ongoing care needs to patients and the healthcare team.
Comply with facility policies, regulatory requirements, and quality and patient safety standards.