Registered Nurse- Vascular Access Team

Indiana University Health System•Avon, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

IU Health is seeking a Registered Nurse with at least one year of experience to join the Vascular Access Team at Methodist and University Hospital. The team provides specialized vascular access services and is composed of highly trained professionals who place, maintain, and troubleshoot peripheral IVs, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), midlines, and central lines. The team’s primary objective is to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality vascular access for patients receiving intravenous therapy. Its work aims to minimize complications and repeated needle sticks while improving patient comfort and outcomes. Procedures are performed in accordance with current standards of practice, with patient safety and vessel health and preservation in mind. The position offers opportunities to develop clinical expertise in sterility, ultrasound assessment and needling, and complication management. It is patient-facing, has no call, and follows a rotating holiday schedule for advanced planning. Certification reimbursement is noted.

Requirements

At least one 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 (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (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, high-quality vascular access for patients requiring intravenous therapy.
Help minimize complications and repeated needle sticks while supporting patient comfort and outcomes.
Perform vascular access procedures in accordance with current standards of practice, prioritizing patient safety and vessel health and preservation.