Travel Outpatient Infusion RN - $2,731 per week

TotalMed; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Job summary

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Infusion for a travel nursing job in Northampton, Massachusetts. The assignment runs for 13 weeks with 40 hours per week, day shifts, and an emphasis on infusion therapy and PICC line care.

As an RN Infusion/PICC Nurse, you will provide specialized nursing care for patients requiring infusion therapy and PICC management, focusing on safety, education, and effective therapy administration.

Qualifications

• BLS certification and 2 years RN experience required.
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments to determine infusion therapy or PICC placement needs.
• Insert, maintain, and care for PICC lines and other central venous access devices.
• Administer IV medications, fluids, and other treatments as prescribed with proper infusion techniques.

Skills

BLS

Infusion therapy

PICC care

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Infusion for a travel nursing job in Northampton, Massachusetts.

• 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

Requirements*

BLS, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1488482. 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 planSick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1