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TotalMed RN is seeking a Travel Nurse RN Infusion in Northampton, Massachusetts to provide infusion therapy and PICC line management. The role focuses on patient safety, education, and managing complex therapies including IV infusions, chemotherapy, and antibiotics.
Requires at least one year of infusion experience and a current BLS certification. Responsibilities include PICC insertion and care, medication administration, symptom monitoring, and patient-family education.
TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Infusion for a travel nursing job in Northampton, Massachusetts.Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
InfusionDiscipline:
RNDuration:
13 weeks40 hours per weekShift:
8 hours, daysEmployment Type:
TravelAs an RN Infusion/PICC Nurse, you will provide specialized nursing care to patients requiring infusion therapyand/or PICC line management. With a focus on patient safety, comfort, and education, you will play a key role inmanaging 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 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 patientsatisfactionThe 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 #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 NurseAbout 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.