Registered Nurse - IV Team/Vascular Access Service

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 91,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Tuition & Training

Career Growth

Regional Opportunities

Retirement benefits

Shift differentials

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the IV Team/Vascular Access Service at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. This per diem role supports vascular access across hospital settings and requires autonomy with collaboration for safe patient care.

Responsibilities include assessing access needs, inserting lines, coordinating with care teams, and educating patients. Shifts are 12 hours (7A-7P or 7P-7A), with weekend coverage and ongoing professional development opportunities.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine vascular access needs.
• Insert and maintain peripheral intravenous lines and vascular devices.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing teams to support care.
• Monitor for changes in condition and respond appropriately.
• Educate patients and families on vascular access therapies.
• Document assessments, procedures, outcomes accurately and timely.
• Uphold infection prevention and regulatory standards.
• Engage in quality improvement and professional development.

Skills

Massachusetts RN license

1+ year RN experience

Assess, plan, implement, evaluate care

Strong communication & collaboration

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers

Department: IV Team/Vascular Access Service

Location: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts

Job Type: Per Diem

Shift: Days and Nights Available

Make an Impact with Baystate Health

Baystate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our IV Team/Vascular Access Service at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. The IV Team provides specialized vascular access services throughout the hospital, collaborating with nursing staff, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams to support safe and effective patient care. This highly skilled team plays a critical role in ensuring patients receive timely vascular access and infusion therapy services across a variety of inpatient populations.

The Registered Nurse role offers the opportunity to develop and utilize specialized vascular access expertise while working independently across multiple care settings. If you enjoy combining clinical autonomy with collaboration and want to make a direct impact on patient outcomes, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected specialty nursing team.

The Registered Nurse Will:

• 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.

Schedule Details

• Job Type: Per Diem
• Shift: Days and Nights Available
• Hours: 12-hour shifts
• Schedule: 7A-7P or 7P-7A
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• On-Call Requirement: None
• Other Scheduling Requirements: Candidates may express preference for Day Shift, Night Shift, or both. This evergreen posting is intended to support multiple per diem openings within the department.

Benefits That Support You

At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization.

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match.
• Additional Benefits: Shift differentials where applicable.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children’s Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice.

Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.

Required Skills

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in vascular access, infusion therapy, critical care, emergency nursing, or acute care nursing.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based vascular access and infection prevention practices.
• Ability to work independently while managing patient care responsibilities across multiple units.

Start Your Career at Baystate Health

You Belong at Baystate.

Education:

Diploma in Nursing (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Registered Nurse - State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$41.82 - $54.06 - $66.30

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.