Registered Nurse-Vascular Access

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Miami (FL)

On-site

USD 97,000 - 177,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal benefits

Job summary

The Miami VA Healthcare System is seeking an experienced RN Vascular Access to support the department’s vascular access program. You will insert and manage PIV, midlines, PICCs, and CVADs, ensuring patient safety and high-quality care within a VA academic hospital setting.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication and teamwork, adapt to a growing medical center, and participate in ongoing professional development within the VA system.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse with vascular access experience.
Knowledge of peripheral IVs, midlines, PICCs, and CVADs.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Assess, insert, care for, and manage vascular access devices (PIV, midlines, PICCs, CVADs).
Maintain Central Venous Access Devices (CVAD) and ensure patient safety during IV procedures.
Follow SOPs for setup, cleaning, transport, and storage of Reusable Medical Devices.
Communicate with patients and interprofessional teams to address venous access needs.
Review charts for medical history, labs, allergies, and device placement.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Miami VA Healthcare System's Nursing Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic RN Vascular Access. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.

Key Responsibilities

The Vascular Access nurse has advanced knowledge and skills in assessing, inserting, caring for, and managing vascular access devices, including peripheral intravenous catheters (PIV), midlines, and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC). They have the advanced knowledge to maintain Central Venous Access Devices (CVAD).

Duties include but are not limited to; Assure patient safety in the insertion of peripheral intravenous (IV) lines, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) lines, and mid line catheters inclusive of vein intravenous (IV) lines, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) lines, and mid line catheters inclusive of vein selection, insertion, advancement of the catheter, determining placement, and monitoring of the client for untoward reactions.

Follows the SOP and checklist in the set-up, cleaning, transporting, and storing of Reusable Medical Devices (RMD). Communicates and collaborates with internal and external customers, especially on the needs of patients with poor venous access requiring intravenous therapy. Assists with patient preparation by providing explanation, education, and support. Assesses patients' needs, revises, and updates care plan as needed.

Reviews patients' chart for medical history, signed consent, laboratory test results, and allergies. Reviews patients' chart for prior history of pacemaker insertion and the date of placement to avoid dislodging pacemaker leads.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: 830-1900 with rotating weekends and holidays.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $97198 - $176691/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.