Registered Nurse RN Vascular Access Specialist

bannerhealth; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, CO is hiring a Vascular Access Specialist on the night shift. The role supports a blended RN/RRT team delivering advanced vascular access from NICU to geriatric patients across inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will place and manage ultrasound-guided IVs, dialysis catheters, and respond to emergent vascular needs while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Active Colorado RN License (or compact eligibility).
• Minimum 1 year of bedside nursing experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and advanced vascular access according to nursing practice.
• Offer consultation to clinicians on vascular access options.

Skills

RN License

Bedside nursing

Clinical assessment

Independence

Critical thinking

Education

Active Colorado RN License

Tools

Ultrasound-guided IV

Job description

Primary City/State: Greeley, Colorado

Department Name: Vascular Access Team-Hosp

Work Shift: Night

Job Category: Nursing

Better Than Ever for Nurses. We're making the biggest investment ever in creating a better employment experience for our nursing team members. At Banner Health, we take care of nurses. Nurses take care of everyone.

Join one of the most unique and specialized vascular access teams in the nation at North Colorado Medical Center. Our blended RN and Respiratory Therapist (RRT) team is the only vascular access team in the country that spans the full continuum of care - from NICU through geriatric populations - serving both inpatient and outpatient settings.

This is not your typical PICC line program. Our team manages a high range of specialty vascular devices and responds to complex, emergent vascular needs across the hospital. If you are a skilled, adaptable RN who thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and wants to be part of something truly one-of-a-kind, this is your opportunity.

As a Vascular Access Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Placement and management of ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs
• Insertion and care of dialysis catheters
• Response to and management of emergent vascular access needs
• Placement of a broad range of specialty vascular devices beyond standard PICC lines
• Providing expert vascular access support across all patient populations - NICU, pediatric, adult, and geriatric
• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team of RNs and RRTs
• Serving as a clinical resource and expert for nursing staff throughout the facility
• Occasional float coverage to Fort Collins in emergent situations as needed

Required:

• Active Colorado RN License (or compact license eligibility)
• Minimum 1 year of bedside nursing experience
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Comfort working independently in a fast-paced, emergent environment
• Ability to work 2x 12 hour night shifts per week(6:00 PM - 6:30 AM)

Preferred:

• Prior vascular access experience (PICC, ultrasound-guided IV, central line)
• Experience across multiple patient populations (NICU, peds, adult, geriatric)
• VAT (Vascular Access Team) or CRNI / VA-BC certification
• Experience with specialty vascular devices

Our vascular access team is a close-knit group of 13-14 specialists , comprised primarily of Registered Nurses with several Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs). What makes us exceptional:

• Only blended RN/RRT vascular access team in the nation serving NICU through adult populations
• We manage a wide spectrum of specialty devices - far beyond routine outpatient PICC placements
• We serve the full lifespan - from the tiniest NICU patients to complex geriatric cases
• A collaborative, supportive team culture where expertise is shared and celebrated
• Primary base at NCMC Greeley with emergent float to Fort Collins (~85% Greeley-based)

Location: North Colorado Medical Center (NCMC) - Greeley, CO
(Float coverage to Fort Collins in emergent situations - approximately 85% Greeley-based)

If you are ready to be part of a nationally recognized, one-of-a-kind team and bring your vascular access expertise to a role where every shift matters - we want to hear from you.

If you have questions, please reach out to [e-mail] or 970-810-3547.

If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job search page and under the Job Type filter, select New Nurse Experience.

Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees. Our hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas, and northeastern Colorado. In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals. The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is amongst Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities for the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community.

POSITION SUMMARY

This provides basic and advanced vascular access for patients, following accepted nursing practices, Banner Health policies and procedures, and physician's prescriptions. Provides consultation to clinicians regarding all aspects of vascular access.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Performs age appropriate nursing process within the scope of practice as defined by the respective State Board of Nursing. Assessments include physical, psychological, social, discharge and educational needs. Practice is evidence-based.
2. Assesses patients for best vascular access options and collabo