Registered Nurse (RN) - IV Team/Vascular Access Service

Baystate Health • Springfield, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Baystate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the IV Team/Vascular Access Service at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. The team provides specialized vascular access services throughout the hospital, collaborating with nursing staff, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams to support safe, effective patient care and timely vascular access and infusion therapy for varied inpatient populations. The role offers the opportunity to apply specialized vascular access expertise and work independently across multiple care settings.

The position is full-time, day shift, working 36 hours in 12-hour shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Weekend work is required, and holidays rotate as required by the department. There is no on-call requirement.

The compensation range is $41.82–$66.30 per hour, with a midpoint of $54.06. Actual pay depends on relevant experience; new hires can typically expect a starting salary in the lower part of the range.

Baystate Health describes itself as an integrated healthcare system serving western Massachusetts. Benefits may be available depending on eligibility and include medical, dental, and vision coverage; tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development; clinical advancement and leadership development; retirement savings with employer match; and shift differentials where applicable.

Requirements

• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• At least one year 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.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

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 about vascular access therapies and care.
• Accurately and promptly document assessments, procedures, interventions, and outcomes.
• Promote patient safety by adhering 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, depending on eligibility.
• 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree