Float Pool RN IV Vascular Access
About The Position
Posting Date: 11/11/2025 Internal Closing Date: 11/17/2025 Internal candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights. Demonstrates expertise in peripheral access. Responsible for the insertion of a Peripheral IV and a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC). Responsible for the assessment and the insertion of PICCs and Midlines using ultrasound. Responsibilities also include peripheral IV insertion. Responsible for the coordination of PICC line placement, patient education,and communication with the primary care nurse and ordering MD as needed for safe patient care. Communication will be positive, professional and collaborative in relationship to staff, physicians, patients and their families. District responsilbity to serve all patients as directed. Coordinate plan of care with the client, their family and the interdisciplinary team. Understands and adheres to the California Nurse Practice Act, The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, the ANA Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing. The Registered Nurse shall be responsible for the observation and direction of patient lifts and mobilization and shall participate as needed in patient handling. Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.
Requirements
- Minimum Education: As required by certification and/or licensure
- Successful completion of PICC program course within 30 days of hire
- Minimum Experience: 3 years of experience as RN in area of specialty
- Required Certification: American Heart Association recognized Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider
- Required License: Current CA RN License
- Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.
- Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail).
- Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Preferred Experience: 6 months experience at Palomar Health
- Preferred Certification: Not Applicable
- Preferred License: Not Applicable
Responsibilities
- expertise in peripheral access
- insertion of a Peripheral IV and a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)
- assessment and the insertion of PICCs and Midlines using ultrasound
- peripheral IV insertion
- coordination of PICC line placement, patient education,and communication with the primary care nurse and ordering MD as needed for safe patient care
- observation and direction of patient lifts and mobilization and shall participate as needed in patient handling
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards
- Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
