Travel Infusion Therapy RN - $2,278 per week

TotalMed RN; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness programs

Referral bonus

Employee assistance programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Infusion for a travel assignment in Des Moines, IA. The role focuses on infusion therapy, PICC care, and comprehensive patient management across settings.

Ideal candidates bring RN experience in infusion, BLS certification, and the ability to lift and stand for extended periods. Travel, 13 weeks, 40 hours per week with full benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of RN infusion experience.
• Current BLS certification and eligibility for state licensure.
• Ability to stand/walk long periods and lift with proper body mechanics.
• Autonomous, organized, and compassionate with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to determine need for infusion therapy or PICC placement.
• Insert, maintain, and care for PICC lines and other central venous access devices.
• Administer IV medications, fluids, and monitor infusion responses.
• Educate patient and family on PICC care and infusion therapy at home.
• Coordinate care with the team to ensure continuity and safety.
• Document nursing interventions and patient responses promptly and accurately.

Skills

Infusion therapy

PICC care

RN experience

BLS certified

Education

RN license

BLS certification

Job description

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Infusion for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.Job Description & Requirements

Specialty

Infusion

InfusionDiscipline:

RNDuration:

13 weeks40 hours per weekShift:

8 hours, daysEmployment Type:

Travel

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments to determine the need for infusion therapy or PICC placementInsert, maintain, and care for PICC lines and other central venous access devices, ensuring patient safetyand minimizing complicationsAdminister IV medications, fluids, and other treatments as prescribed, ensuring proper techniques forinfusions and monitoring patient responseMonitor patient responses during and after infusions, adjusting care plans as needed based on clinicalprogress or side effectsProvide patient and family education on PICC care, infusion therapy, and managing potential complicationsat homeCollaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate care, manage patient symptoms, and ensure continuityof care across settingsAssess for and prevent complications related to infusion therapy, including infection, document all nursinginterventions, patient responses, and care plans in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance withhealthcare regulations and best practicesEnsure adherence to infection control and safety protocols, including proper handling and disposal ofequipmentManage a caseload of patients, ensuring timely visits and updates while maintaining quality and patientsatisfaction

The ideal candidate must have at least one year of experience as an RN in an infusion setting. Additionally, theyshould possess a current BLS certification and be eligible for State licensure. Additional certifications may berequired.Infusion RNs should be able to stand or walk for long periods and must be able to bend, stoop, and lift with properbody mechanics. Infusion RNs should be autonomous, organized, and compassionate with excellent interpersonalskills.

Requirements

BLS, 2 Years* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1477507. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Infusion-PICC - Infusion-PICC RN - Travel Nurse About TotalMed RN

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly payGuaranteed HoursContinuing Education401k retirement planSick payWellness and fitness programsReferral bonusEmployee assistance programsMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsBenefits start day 1