Registered Nurse - IV Team/Vascular Access Service

Baystate Health • Springfield, MA

6d • $42 - $66 • Onsite

About The Position

Baystate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our IV Team/Vascular Access Service at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. The IV Team provides specialized vascular access services throughout the hospital, collaborating with nursing staff, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams to support safe and effective patient care. This highly skilled team plays a critical role in ensuring patients receive timely vascular access and infusion therapy services across a variety of inpatient populations. The Registered Nurse role offers the opportunity to develop and utilize specialized vascular access expertise while working independently across multiple care settings. If you enjoy combining clinical autonomy with collaboration and want to make a direct impact on patient outcomes, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected specialty nursing team.

Requirements

• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• One (1) or more years of registered nursing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Diploma in Nursing (Required)
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• Registered Nurse - State of Massachusetts

Nice To Haves

• Experience in vascular access, infusion therapy, critical care, emergency nursing, or acute care nursing.
• Knowledge of evidence-based vascular access and infection prevention practices.
• Ability to work independently while managing patient care responsibilities across multiple units.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine appropriate vascular access needs.
• Insert and maintain peripheral intravenous lines and other vascular access devices according to established standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and bedside nursing teams to support patient care.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and intervene appropriately.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare team members regarding vascular access therapies and care.
• Document assessments, procedures, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely.
• Promote patient safety through adherence to infection prevention and regulatory standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, competency validation, and professional development activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Retirement savings and employer match.
• Shift differentials where applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED