1 District of Columbia Vascular Access Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Vascular Access Team
$2,039/wk
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Additional Information
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
Additional Details:
Required Skills/Experience: Required knowledge of routine central line care, including: Dressing changes; Troubleshooting; Declotting; Port access; Familiarity with the Johns Hopkins Hospital layout is beneficial, as this role involves extensive walking throughout the facility.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Pediatric experience.
- Adult Vascular Access experience strongly.
- Demonstrated proficiency in peripheral IV insertions, with ultrasound guided PIV experience.
- Vascular access team experience preferred but will consider recent IV placement experience from ED, ICU, Pre Op, or Labor & Delivery settings.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Weekend: Every 3rd weekend
- Holiday: as needed
- Call: No availability call requirements
Vascular Access Travel Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary
Vascular Access nurse job responsibilities include assessing patients to determine the type of vascular access needed, reviewing medications, and troubleshooting and managing existing vascular access, such as dressing changes of PICCs. Vascular Access nurses undergo additional training for PICC line insertion that uses ultrasound equipment. Nurses must perform a minimum of 25 supervised insertions before applying for basic PICC certification. Vascular Access nurses are Registered Nurses and many obtain certification in the Vascular Access specialty. The annual salary in the United States for Vascular Access nurses is around $94,000.
Vascular Access Travel Nurse Jobs in District of Columbia
Vascular Access nurses are the IV experts. The Vascular Access team inserts vascular access devices such as PICCs (peripherally inserted central catheters) and IV lines. Vascular Access nurses work in hospitals and clinics, or are mobile and travel to rehabs or facilities. Vascular Access nurses must be detail-oriented, good communicators, and serve as a resource for clinical questions. Interested in becoming a Vascular Access nurse? Explore our travel nurse jobs and land a high-paying Vascular Access nurse job today.
