Jobs · West Virginia

Travel Infusion RN - $1,884 per week

TotalMed · Charleston, WV · 3 wk ago
On-siteInternship

About the role

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. This travel nursing position is located in Charleston, West Virginia, with a duration of 13 weeks.

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

Qualifications

  • Current BLS certification
  • At least one year of experience as an RN in an infusion setting (some listings note a preference for two years)
  • Eligible for state licensure
  • Additional certifications may be required

Skills

  • Ability to stand or walk for long periods; bend, stoop, and lift with proper body mechanics
  • Autonomous and organized work style
  • Compassionate with excellent interpersonal skills

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

Schedule

8 hour shifts, days; 40 hours per week

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