Per Diem RN – Vascular Access Specialist (IV Team)

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 5,761,000 - 9,133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Tuition & Training

Career Growth

Regional Opportunities

Retirement

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the IV Team/Vascular Access Service at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. This per diem position offers 12-hour shifts (7A–7P or 7P–7A) and opportunities to develop vascular access expertise while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across units.

The role emphasizes clinical autonomy, patient safety, and ongoing education for patients and care teams, with benefits and regional career opportunities within Baystate Health.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• One (1) or more years of registered nursing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Experience in vascular access, infusion therapy, critical care, emergency nursing, or acute care nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine appropriate vascular access needs.
• Insert and maintain peripheral intravenous lines and other vascular access devices according to established standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and bedside nursing teams to support patient care.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and intervene appropriately.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare team members regarding vascular access therapies and care.
• Document assessments, procedures, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely.
• Promote patient safety through adherence to infection prevention and regulatory standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, competency validation, and professional development activities.

Skills

RN license MA

Nursing experience

Interdisciplinary care

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Nursing (Required)

Job description

Baystate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the IV Team/Vascular Access Service at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. This per diem position offers 12-hour shifts (7A–7P or 7P–7A) and opportunities to develop vascular access expertise while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across units.

The role emphasizes clinical autonomy, patient safety, and ongoing education for patients and care teams, with benefits and regional career opportunities within Baystate Health.