Travel Infusion Therapy RN - $2,278 per week

TotalMed; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed hours

Continuing education

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Employee assistance programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed RN is seeking a Travel RN Infusion in Des Moines, Iowa. The role involves managing infusion therapies, PICC line care, and coordinating with the healthcare team to ensure safe patient outcomes.

Expect 40 hours per week on days, 8-hour shifts, travel employment type for a 13-week assignment. Must have infusion RN experience and BLS, with Iowa licensure eligibility.

Qualifications

• One year of RN infusion experience or higher.
• Current BLS certification.
• State licensure eligibility to practice in Iowa.
• Additional certifications may be required before starting.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments to determine infusion therapy needs.
• Insert and care for PICC lines and central venous access devices.
• Administer IV medications and fluids with proper technique.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust care plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families on PICC care and infusion therapy.

Skills

Infusion nursing

PICC care

Assessment skills

Patient education

Education

RN license

BLS certification

Tools

Infusion pumps

PICC equipment

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Infusion
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

As an RN Infusion/PICC Nurse, you will provide specialized nursing care to patients requiring infusion therapy
and/or PICC line management. With a focus on patient safety, comfort, and education, you will play a key role in
managing complex therapies such as intravenous (IV) infusions, chemotherapy, and long-term antibiotic therapy.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments to determine the need for infusion therapy or PICC placement
• Insert, maintain, and care for PICC lines and other central venous access devices, ensuring patient safety
  and minimizing complications
• Administer IV medications, fluids, and other treatments as prescribed, ensuring proper techniques for infusions and monitoring patient response
• Monitor patient responses during and after infusions, adjusting care plans as needed based on clinical progress or side effects
• Provide patient and family education on PICC care, infusion therapy, and managing potential complications at home
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate care, manage patient symptoms, and ensure continuity of care across settings
• Assess for and prevent complications related to infusion therapy, including infection, document all nursing interventions, patient responses, and care plans in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance with healthcare regulations and best practices
• Ensure adherence to infection control and safety protocols, including proper handling and disposal of equipment
• Manage a caseload of patients, ensuring timely visits and updates while maintaining quality and patient satisfaction

The ideal candidate must have at least one year of experience as an RN in an infusion setting. Additionally, they
should possess a current BLS certification and be eligible for State licensure. Additional certifications may be
required.

Infusion RNs should be able to stand or walk for long periods and must be able to bend, stoop, and lift with proper
body mechanics. Infusion RNs should be autonomous, organized, and compassionate with excellent interpersonal
skills.

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

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 pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1