Traveling Vascular Access RN

Fresenius Medical Care•Richmond, VA

20d•$43 - $72

About The Position

The Traveling Vascular Access RN supports the organization’s mission, vision, values, customer service philosophy, and compliance requirements. The role provides direct nursing care before, during, and after vascular access procedures under the direction of facility nursing leadership, using standard nursing techniques and facility policies to support optimal patient outcomes. This national float position requires weekly travel to different centers, with Sunday travel to enable a Monday–Friday work schedule from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The RN supports quality and continuous improvement activities, maintains accurate patient and operational records, and helps ensure safe, compliant facility operations. The role also works with physicians and facility staff, operates and inspects clinical equipment, assists with supplies and medications, and participates in meetings, training, and assigned projects.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.).
Current appropriate state licensure.
Current ACLS certification; the posting also specifies successful BLS and ACLS course certifications.
Proficiency in IV insertion.
Proficiency in cardiac rhythm recognition.
Proficiency with computers and related software, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to use medical database software.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including prolonged standing, bending, and patient-care tasks involving lifting and moving patients, with assistance or assistive devices where needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree is desirable; Bachelor's Degree is strongly preferred.
Four to six years of related experience preferred.
Experience in an Office Based Surgical Center, Ambulatory Surgical Center, Vascular Access, Cardiac Cath Lab, or a combination of ASC, surgical, Interventional Radiology, and ICU/CCU or emergency department settings.

Responsibilities

Support organization quality standards, regulatory and accrediting requirements, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and facility-specific quality goals.
Provide high-quality patient care in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, and collaborate with facility management on adverse events and action thresholds.
Maintain the integrity of medical, administrative, and operational records; comply with data collection and auditing activities; and help maintain a safe facility environment.
Obtain patient medical history, explain procedures, answer questions, and perform nursing assessments on procedure day.
Educate patients and families about post-procedure vascular access care and serve as a resource for patient questions and concerns.
Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures, including for complications or reactions related to moderate sedation and contrast media.
Communicate patient-related issues to facility management and accurately document patient care from admission through discharge.
Confirm orders, consents, and laboratory work are complete and documented; prepare lab requisitions, deliver them to laboratories, and report and forward results to the appropriate physician.
Maintain competency in emergency procedures and initiate CPR and other emergency measures when needed.
Administer medications and IV moderate sedation as ordered and in compliance with applicable regulations.
Assist physicians during procedures as a scrub technologist while maintaining sterile technique.
Support patient workflow, including transporting patients and performing IV insertion and point-of-care laboratory testing as ordered.
Perform additional physician-designated tasks in compliance with state regulations.
Communicate with physicians, participate in CQI meetings, and report on assigned topics.
Assist facility management in verifying instruments and equipment, and help physicians complete and report state-required and internal adverse-event reports.
Safely operate and inspect facility equipment and technology, report malfunctions and maintenance needs, and report issues with operating systems or the facility structure.
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary facility and address blood spills according to bloodborne pathogen control policies.
Help manage medications, laboratory resources, inventory, supplies, and equipment; maintain medication and supply inventories; and follow formulary and cost guidelines.
Assist with policy and procedure development or revision and CQI activities, including monthly reports and required meetings.
Track medication usage, controlled substances, and drug disposal in accordance with applicable law; check for expired medications.
Inspect emergency equipment and supplies and regularly stock the crash cart.
Complete medical records before patient discharge, perform regular chart audits, and complete state-required records for implanted devices.
Participate in regulatory and accreditation surveys, deficiency action plans, staff meetings, training, and orientation as assigned.
Comply with HIPAA policies and standards and assist with projects or other duties assigned by the direct supervisor.