Travel Vascular Access RN - $2,120 per week

TotalMed; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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 nurse RN in Portland, Oregon for a 13‑week assignment focused on Vascular Access and infusion/PICC care. The role requires at least one year of RN infusion experience, BLS, and eligibility for state licensure.

The shift is 12 hours, days, with 36 hours per week in a travel capacity. The RN will perform PICC placement and central venous access care, administer IV therapies, monitor responses, and educate patients and families.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required and one year of RN infusion experience preferred.
• Experience with infusion/PICC line management and patient education.
• Eligible for state RN licensure in Oregon or compact state.
• Additional certifications may be required by the facility.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for infusion therapy needs and PICC placement.
• Insert and care for PICC lines and other central venous devices.
• Administer IV meds and fluids with proper technique and monitoring.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Educate patients and families on PICC care and infusion safety at home.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate care across settings.
• Document nursing interventions and patient responses accurately.
• Follow infection control and safety protocols at all times.
• Manage a caseload and ensure timely visits and updates.

Skills

BLS certification

Infusion therapy

PICC line care

State licensure eligible

Job description

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Vascular Access for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Vascular Access
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 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, 1 Year

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1487419. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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