Vascular Access Registered Nurse, Per Diem

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a Vascular Access Registered Nurse to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate advanced vascular access devices, including PICCs, midlines, and ultrasound-guided PIVs.

You will serve as a clinical resource, educate staff, and collaborate with care teams to deliver high-quality patient care. The role requires a current RN license, PICC and midline training, and ideally VA-BC certification.

Qualifications

• Current RN license required.
• Successful completion of PICC and Midline training; competency validation periodically; VA-BC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient IV access and plan vascular access
• Consult, educate, and assist staff on vascular access devices
• Round on units to identify patients needing mid- to long-term vascular access
• Troubleshoot vascular access device issues
• Place PICCs, midlines, and ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs
• Assist with blood specimen collection for difficult venous access
• Demonstrate vein selection, sterile technique, and post-procedure care

Skills

Ultrasound-guided IV techniques

Ability to work independently

Staff education/mentoring

Education

RN license

PICC and Midline training

VA-BC preferred

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Vascular Access Registered Nurse will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of advanced vascular access devices (PICC, midline, ultrasound guided PIV’s). Serves as a clinical resource and consultant to other healthcare professionals and will collaborate, coordinate and educate as needed to enhance excellence in the delivery of high quality patient care.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists nursing staff in assessing patient’s IV access for appropriateness related to a patient’s medications, diagnosis, presenting condition, vascular integrity and projected plan of care
• Provides consultation, education, and/or assistance to staff, regarding management of vascular access devices. Including patient/family education
• Rounds on all nursing units to assist staff with identifying patients who may need mid to long-term vascular access.
• Assist staff with troubleshooting issues related to vascular access devices
• Places PICC’s Long dwell midline catheters, and ultrasound guided peripheral IV catheters.
• Assists staff with blood specimen collection on difficult venous access patients
• Demonstrates competency in vein selection, sterile process, and use of Sapiens technology and care of the patient post procedure
• Provides in-services for staff as needed, to ensure current knowledge and competence in vascular access devices
• Assists with implanted port access/de-access and dialysis catheter access, management and troubleshooting

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand for up to 4 hours a day.
• Walk up to 4 hours a day.
• Consistently lift, carry and push objects.
• Positioning of patients while in bed and out in chair.
• Frequently stoop, bend and reach above shoulder level.

EDUCATION:

Current RN License required. Successful completion of PICC and Midline training Implanted port and Dialysis catheter competency validation on a periodic basis VA-BC preferred.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years in acute care hospital setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency with ultrasound guided IV techniques.
• Ability to work independently.

St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey.

St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital.

The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY.

In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally.

St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row.

Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award.

In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024.

Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row.

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