IV Therapy RN
Salem, Massachusetts
NSMC Salem Hospital

Job Opportunity: IV Therapy RN (32 hrs. Days)

Location

• Salem, Massachusetts

Employment Type

• Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift: 08:00 AM – 04:30 PM
• Rotating shifts required for all day shift positions

Job Description

• Provide IV Therapy nursing care across all patient populations (neonatal, infant, pediatric, adult, and geriatric)
• Maintain core IV Therapy skills and competencies including:

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

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• Minimum 2 years of vascular access experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Proficiency in peripheral IV insertion
• Experience accessing and de-accessing implanted ports
• Skilled in ultrasound-guided IV line insertion

Certifications and Compliance Requirements (must be current and verifiable)

• BLS certification (AHA)
• Primary source verification of RN license within 30 days of start date
• Fit test for N95 respirator within 365 days of start date (no exemptions allowed)
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation (if fit test required)
• Medication exam with 80% passing score within 365 days
• Documentation of MMR vaccination or immunity
• TB test documentation within 3 months of start date (skin test or blood test)
• Physician health statement within 365 days of start date
• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start date
• Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start date
• National sex offender registry check within 30 days prior to start date
• Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days prior to start date
• Education verification of highest degree achieved
• Social Security Number trace for past 7 years addresses
• Submission of 2 professional references (minimum 1 supervisor) within 4 years
• Completion of skills checklist within 1 year
• Submission of resume including 7 years of work experience with city and state
• Candidate submission coversheet required for initial assignment

Additional Information

• Floating to other units is not required
• Patient population includes all ages
• No prior travel experience required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced IV Therapy RNs seeking a 13-week assignment with day shifts in Massachusetts, focusing on advanced IV access skills and care across diverse patient populations.