Registered Nurse (RN) - IV Team/Vascular Access Service

100 Baystate Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the 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.

The RN role offers clinical autonomy with collaboration across multiple care settings, opportunity to develop vascular access expertise, and

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN license required.
• One or more years of RN experience.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Strong communication and collaboration with care teams.
• Experience with vascular access is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine vascular access needs.
• Insert and maintain peripheral IV lines and other vascular devices according to standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and bedside teams to support care.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and intervene as needed.
• Educate patients and families about vascular access therapies and care.
• Document assessments, procedures, and outcomes accurately and timely.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Effective communication

Patient assessment

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: Full-Time Shift: Days

Job Description

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.

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.

Schedule Details

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Shift: Days
• Hours: 36 hours; 12-hour shifts
• Schedule: 7A-7P
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• On-Call Requirement: None
• Other Scheduling Requirements: Rotating holidays as required by 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.

Education

Diploma in Nursing (Required)

Certifications

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Registered Nurse - State 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.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center) Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield