Registered Nurse IV Therapy

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Melaleuca Isles (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Job summary

HCA Florida Westside Hospital is seeking an experienced PICC RN to join the vascular access team. The role focuses on PICC and Midline insertions, IV therapy, and collaboration with physicians and staff to ensure safe patient care.

Requirements include Florida RN license, BLS/ACLS, PICC Line Certification, and at least two years of RN experience with IV therapy. This is a full-time, on-site role with a sign-on bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Current Florida RN license or recognized compact license
• Associate degree in nursing required
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Current ACLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Current PICC Line Certification
• VA-BC certification preferred
• Must have PICC RN experience with Midlines
• Two years RN experience including IV therapy preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform PICC and Midline insertions using ultrasound guidance
• Assess patients and recommend vascular access devices
• Assist with difficult peripheral IV insertions
• Monitor, troubleshoot, maintain, and discontinue vascular access devices
• Educate staff on vascular access best practices
• Collaborate with physicians, radiology, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care

Skills

PICC Insertion

Midline Insertion

IV Therapy

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PICC Line Certification

Vascular Access Certification

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

VA-BC Certification

Job description

This Position is Sign-on Bonus Eligible!

Are you an experienced PICC RN looking to practice at the top of your license? HCA Florida Westside Hospital is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse with PICC and Midline insertion experience to join our dedicated vascular access team.

Benefits

HCA Florida Westside Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success let us contribute to yours! Whether you choose to focus on bedside care, a leadership or C-suite role, shape business and operational outcomes, or work to deliver clinical excellence behind the scenes in data science, case management or transfer centers. Unlock your potential at HCA Florida Westside Hospital!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The PICC Registered Nurse demonstrates critical thinking, scientific judgment, and leadership in anticipating and planning for patient care. This role involves inserting and monitoring peripherally placed central venous catheters (PICC), mid-line catheters, and peripheral IV catheters. The nurse also serves as a resource and consultant for staff regarding I.V. therapy assessment, products, and procedures, ensuring the delivery of safe and effective intravenous therapy.

In this highly specialized role, you will serve as the hospital expert for vascular access, performing PICC and Midline insertions, supporting difficult IV placements, educating clinical staff, and helping improve patient outcomes through safe, evidence-based vascular access practices.

• Perform PICC and Midline catheter insertions utilizing ultrasound guidance
• Assess patients and recommend appropriate vascular access devices
• Assist with difficult peripheral IV insertions throughout the hospital
• Monitor, troubleshoot, maintain, and discontinue vascular access devices as needed
• Educate and support nursing staff on vascular access best practices
• Collaborate with physicians, radiology, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care

What qualifications you will need:

• Current Florida License as Registered Nurse or Recognized Compact Licensure (subject to Florida State Licensing Requirements, including/not limited to ongoing eligibility and duration provisions)
• Associate in Nursing required
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current ACLS issued by the American Heart Association
• Current PICC Line Certification
• Certification in vascular access (e.g., VA-BC) - Preferred
• Must have PICC RN experience with Midlines
• Two years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse to include I.V. therapy Preferred

HCA Florida Westside Hospital is a 250-bed medical center and healthcare complex. Our facility was founded in 1974. We offer the latest in minimally invasive spine and colorectal surgery. We are one of nine Joint Commission-certified centers in the United States for minimally invasive colorectal surgery. Our Comprehensive Stroke Center is certified by the Agency for Health Care Administration (ACHA). We are certified as a Thrombectomy Capable Center by the Joint Commission. We are a teaching and research facility. We offer Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs in podiatry, surgery, and internal medicine. We are committed to expanding and improving every facet of the organization. We devote significant time and resources to enhancing our facility, staff, and medical care. Our medical services and compassionate care, illustrate why we are one of the leading healthcare facilities in South Florida. At HCA Florida Westside Hospital, we care like family! Join our family-oriented team of more than 1,200 professionals and nearly 750 physicians.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Registered Nurse IV Therapist opening.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.