Registered Nurse- Vascular Access

IU Health•Avon, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse will work with the Vascular Access Team at Methodist and University Hospital, providing specialized vascular access services. The team places, maintains, and troubleshoots peripheral IVs, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), midlines, and central lines. The role focuses on providing safe, efficient, high-quality vascular access for patients requiring intravenous therapy. The team works to minimize complications and repeated needle sticks while improving patient comfort and outcomes. Procedures are performed with minimal discomfort and maximum safety, following current standards of practice and prioritizing patient safety and vessel health preservation. The position offers opportunities to develop skills in sterility, ultrasound assessment, advanced ultrasound needling, and complications management. The unit has a values-based culture centered on Team, Compassion, Excellence, and Purpose. It is patient-facing, has no call, and uses a rotating holiday schedule for advance planning. Certification reimbursement is noted.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as an RN.
Associate of Nursing (ASN).
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program.
Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
Other advanced life support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Place, maintain, and troubleshoot peripheral IVs, PICCs, midlines, and central lines.
Provide safe, efficient, and high-quality vascular access for patients requiring intravenous therapy.
Minimize complications and repeated needle sticks while supporting patient comfort and outcomes.
Perform vascular access procedures in accordance with current standards of practice, with attention to patient safety and vessel health preservation.