IV Therapy Registered Nurse
Salem, Massachusetts
NSMC Salem Hospital

Job Opportunity: IV RN - 36hrs Nights

Location: Salem, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

• Position: IV Therapy Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift: 1x12 hour shift (7:00pm - 7:30am) and 3x8 hour shifts (11:00pm - 7:30am)
• Unit: IV Therapy
• Patient Population: All ages (Neonatal, Infant, Pediatrics, Adult, Geriatrics)
• EMR System: EPIC
• Floating: Not required
• Rotating Shifts: Day shifts are rotating

Core IV Therapy Skills/Competencies Required:

• Peripheral IV insertion
• CVAD (Central Venous Access Device) dressing change
• Non-tunneled CVAD removal
• Reconstitution, instillation, and removal of thrombolytic agents
• Accessing and de-accessing implanted ports
• Repositioning peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)
• Ultrasound-guided IV line insertion

Required Qualifications

• License: Active Massachusetts RN License
• Certifications: AHA BLS (American Heart Association Basic Life Support) only (No Red Cross accepted)
• Education: BSN preferred
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience working in IV/Venous Access team
• Skill Set: IV insertion, Ultrasound-guided IVs, PICC line insertion
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified (assumed not required)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Additional Requirements

• N95 fit test within 365 days of start date, updated annually (no onsite fit testing)
• Passing MGB Medication Exam within 365 days (80% passing score)
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or proof of immunity
  • Influenza vaccine (required during flu season, no exemptions)
  • TB screening within 3 months of start date (skin test or blood test)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or proof of immunity (strongly preferred)
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years (preferred)
• Physician health statement within 365 days of start date
• Criminal background checks including Massachusetts CORI, SSN trace, National Sex Offender Check, and exclusion list checks
• Documentation of 7 years of work experience and education history
• Two professional references within 4 years (minimum one supervisor)
• Skills checklist and candidate submission coversheet required for submission
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation if fit test required

Summary

This is a travel RN position specializing in IV therapy with night shifts in Salem, MA. The role requires strong IV therapy skills including ultrasound-guided IV insertion and PICC line management, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. An active MA RN license and AHA BLS certification are mandatory. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks. Multiple health screenings, immunizations, and background checks are required prior to start.