TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Infusion for a travel nursing job in Palo Alto, California.
Job Description & Requirements
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 :
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
TotalMed Travel Job ID #1344491. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 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 TNAA 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
Travel Nurse Rn Infusion • Palo Alto, CA, United States