6 Vascular Access Jobs
Contract Details
Travel Pay Breakdown
Benefits
40
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:
You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Ultrasound-guided IV placement, vein finder, and IV placement skills required.
- Pediatric VAS experience required, i.e. Heme/Onc, ICU.
Unit Details:
- Adolescent, adult, and pediatric patient population.
- Patients that have veins that cannot be seen or felt.
- Vascular access work includes ultrasound-guided techniques, PICC lines, peripheral IVs, IV monitoring, and recommending the appropriate IV type.
- Specialized ultrasound is used for 75% of IV insertion.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Weekend required: Yes.
- Day/night rotation. Rotate between 7 AM-7:30 PM, 11AM-11:30 PM, and 3 PM-3:30 AM.
Floating Requirements:
- Float throughout hospital.
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
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.
