Vascular Access RN: PICC & Ultrasound-Guided Insertion

tidelandshealth; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health is seeking a Vascular Access Insertion Nurse (RN) to deliver specialized vascular access services across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will assess, insert, and maintain devices such as PICCs, midlines, and ultrasound-guided IVs, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, evidence-based care.

Qualifications include ADN (BSN preferred) and SC RN licensure; ultrasound IV experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• ADN required for RN licensure in SC
• BSN preferred for advancement and leadership roles
• Hospital RN experience preferred to align with inpatient/outpatient vascular access

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and perform comprehensive vascular evaluations to select the most appropriate vascular access device.
• Insert and maintain approved vascular access devices including PICCs, Midlines, extended-dwell peripheral catheters, and ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs.
• Verify catheter placement, patency, and function per policy and standards of practice.
• Monitor for complications such as infection, thrombosis, infiltration, and catheter malfunction; provide troubleshooting.
• Educate patients and families on vascular access care and complication prevention.
• Apply infection-prevention standards and best practices for catheter insertion, maintenance, dressing integrity, and device care.
• Serve as vascular access resource and collaborate with physicians, nursing, case management, infusion services, home health agencies, and other teams.
• Respond to difficult-access requests and prioritize consults; support efficient patient care.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and track outcomes, complications, and quality metrics.
• Support quality-improvement activities and audits; maintain ultrasound equipment and supplies.

Skills

Vascular anatomy

Ultrasound-guided access

Infection prevention

Critical thinking

Communication

Patient education

Independent work

Education

ADN Required

BSN Preferred

Job description

Tidelands Health is seeking a Vascular Access Insertion Nurse (RN) to deliver specialized vascular access services across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will assess, insert, and maintain devices such as PICCs, midlines, and ultrasound-guided IVs, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, evidence-based care.

Qualifications include ADN (BSN preferred) and SC RN licensure; ultrasound IV experience is desirable.