Travel / registered nurse / care nurse

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Vascular Access for a travel nursing job in Palo Alto, California.
Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Vascular Access
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 17 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, PALS, 2 Years
~ Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1488463. 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