Travel Nurse RN - Vascular Access
Ithaca, NY
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,864/weekOverview
- Start Date09/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,296/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,568/week
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
Qualifications
- Resume
Description
Vascular Access Nurse (RN PICC)
Order ID: CCA-69680
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (09/27/2026 – 12/26/2026)
Shift Matrix: Day Shift | 07:00 – 19:30 (3x12-Hour or 4x10-Hour Shifts | Monday – Friday)
- Schedule Quality: Monday through Friday schedule; no weekend shifts indicated.
On-Call Requirement: None.
Guaranteed Hours: 36–40 Hours Per Week
🚫 Absolute Minimum Qualifications & Facility Hardstops:
- Licensure Mandate: Active, unencumbered New York State (NYS) RN License held in hand at submission.
- Experience Baseline: Minimum 1+ year of dedicated Vascular Access / PICU / PICC Placement experience.
- Clinical Proficiency Mandate: Verified proficiency in placing Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IVs (USGPIV), Midline Catheters, and Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) is strictly required.
- Core Certification Required: Active AHA BLS certification. (VA-BC certification preferred).
Job Summary & Clinical Scope
A facility in Ithaca, NY is seeking a highly skilled Vascular Access Nurse (RN PICC) for a 13-week day-shift contract. Operating within the Vascular Access Department (1123), the nurse will provide specialized vascular access support across all inpatient and hospital-based departments, performing advanced ultrasound-guided line placements and vascular site consultations.
- Advanced Line Insertion: Perform bedside ultrasound-guided peripheral IV (USGPIV) insertions, midline catheter placements, and PICC line insertions for patients with difficult vascular access.
- Vascular Access Assessment & Consultation: Evaluate patient vascular health, recommend appropriate access modalities (PIV vs. Midline vs. PICC), and ensure adherence to line-preservation protocols.
- Line Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform complex central line dressing changes, line clearances (Alteplase/Cathflo administration), declotting procedures, and tip placement verifications using ECG tracking/fluoroscopy protocols.
- Hospital-Wide Interdisciplinary Support: Serve as the clinical expert and consultant for nursing staff across ICU, Med/Surg, ED, and Surgical units regarding vascular access maintenance and complication management.
Employer
First Connect Health
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About Ithaca, NY
As a travel nurse in Ithaca, NY here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Ithaca, NY is slightly higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
- However, wages in the healthcare industry generally match up with the cost of living.
- Ithaca experiences a continental climate with average summer highs around 80°F and winter lows around 15°F.
- Snowfall is common in the winter months.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Ithaca, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially with the presence of Cornell University and Ithaca College in the area.
- Ithaca is somewhat car-friendly, but it also offers public transportation through TCAT buses.
- The city is known for being pedestrian and bike-friendly as well.
- Ithaca is a diverse community with a mix of college students, families, and professionals.
- The population includes a wide age range due to the presence of the universities.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies due to the lush natural surroundings.
- There is a notable population of travel nurses in the area due to the healthcare facilities and educational institutions.
- Ithaca offers a vibrant food scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving arts and music community, and various outdoor activities such as hiking, waterfalls, and wineries.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local college sports events and outdoor recreational opportunities.
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