Travel RN - Infusion / PICC

Travel RN Infusion / PICCOakland, CaliforniaAs 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 placementInsert, maintain, and care for PICC lines and other central venous access devices, ensuring patient safety and minimizing complicationsAdminister IV medications, fluids, and other treatments as prescribed, ensuring proper techniques for infusions and monitoring patient responseMonitor patient responses during and after infusions, adjusting care plans as needed based on clinical progress or side effectsProvide patient and family education on PICC care, infusion therapy, and managing potential complications at homeCollaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate care, manage patient symptoms, and ensure continuity of care across settingsAssess 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 practicesEnsure adherence to infection control and safety protocols, including proper handling and disposal of equipmentManage a caseload of patients, ensuring timely visits and updates while maintaining quality and patient satisfactionThe 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, 2 Years * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.