Registered Nurse - Vascular Access

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Call

Certification Reimbursement

Rotating Holiday Schedule for Advanced

Job summary

Indiana University Health seeks an experienced RN with 1+ year inpatient nursing background to join the Vascular Access Team on a 3/12 night shift. The role focuses on specialized access devices, ultrasound-guided placement, and high-quality patient care in a dynamic hospital setting.

Requires ASN; Indiana RN license or NLC, and BLS certification. BSN preferred; experience in critical care and vascular access advantageous. Competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Requires ASN; BSN preferred and active RN license in Indiana or NLC.
• Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program; BLS (AHA) certified.
• Experience in inpatient nursing; critical care/ICU step-down preferred.
• Vascular access skills including ultrasound-guided techniques and troubleshooting.
• Commitment to sterile technique and patient safety in vascular procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe vascular access procedures with minimal discomfort.
• Maintain and troubleshoot various vascular access devices (PICC, IV, central lines).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Minimize complications and reduce repeated needle sticks; ensure patient safety.

Skills

Ultrasound Assessment

Sterility Training

Advanced Ultrasound Needling

Complications Management

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

RN license in Indiana or NLC

Graduate from accredited nursing program

BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an RN with 1+ years of experience in inpatient nursing. Critical Care/ICU Step Down experience preferred.

Indiana University Health is looking for passionate, experienced nurses to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals.

At IU Health, you will learn and develop your career in significant ways, advancing healthcare and delivering the highest level of patient care. Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed by a culture that accepts your outstanding strengths and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can develop clinical expertise, explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry, apply today.

Vascular Access MH & UH

The Vascular Access Team (VAT) at Methodist and University Hospital provides specialized vascular access services. This team is composed of highly trained professionals skilled in the placement, maintenance, and troubleshooting of various vascular access devices, including peripheral IVs, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), midlines, and central lines.

This position is referral eligible and qualifies for a location differential.

Shift

3/12's Night shift

Objective

The primary objective of the Vascular Access Team is to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality vascular access for patients requiring intravenous therapy. This includes minimizing complications, reducing the need for repeated needle sticks, and improving overall patient comfort and outcomes.

Goals

The Vascular Access Team aims to provide the highest standard of care by ensuring that vascular access procedures are performed with minimal discomfort and maximum safety. All efforts are carried out in conjunction with current standards of practice, with patient safety and vessel health and preservation in mind.

Nursing Skills Gained

• Sterility Training
• Ultrasound Assessment
• Advanced Ultrasound Needling
• Complications Management

Unit Culture

• Values Based Culture (Team, Compassion, Excellence, Purpose)
• Patient Facing
• No Call
• Rotating Holiday Schedule for Advanced Planning
• Certification Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies