Vascular Access Nurse Consultant - PICC RN

VTP•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

VIC the PICC (VTP) is a specialized healthcare provider offering vascular access consulting services to acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home healthcare. Services include vascular access device insertion, post-access support such as declotting, line removal, port access, and venous access troubleshooting, as well as continuing education and clinical precepting. The Vascular Access Nurse Consultant works collaboratively with customers’ clinical teams to address venous access issues and support treatment objectives established by the treating physician. Depending on the referral, the consultant may work inside or outside a hospital and travel to assigned customer facilities across varied clinical settings. The role includes ultrasound-guided PICC, midline, and peripheral IV placement; ECG technology for PICC tip confirmation; vascular access device management; and education for facility nursing staff. This is a full-time PICC RN position. Paid PICC certification training is available to qualifying registered nurses with strong, recent ultrasound-guided IV placement experience; prior PICC experience is not required to apply. The schedule is 36–48 hours per week across 3–4 shifts, currently on a 10 AM–10 PM schedule, with weekend and holiday rotation. Scheduling requirements vary by job classification and business needs.

Requirements

Current, active Registered Nurse license.
Experience placing ultrasound-guided IVs (USGIVs); strong, recent USGIV placement experience is required for PICC training eligibility.
Experience in vascular access device management, including care, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
American Heart BLS Certification.
Valid driver's license, active auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Ability to work independently and meet scheduling requirements for the job classification.
Must have a smartphone for scheduling and documentation.
Must be passionate about vascular access.
Ability to work the stated schedule, including weekend and holiday rotation.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of acute care RN experience.
Experience placing PICCs, midlines, or other vascular access devices using ultrasound.
Prior vascular access or PICC experience.

Responsibilities

Place PICCs, midlines, and peripheral IVs using ultrasound guidance.
Use ECG technology for PICC tip confirmation.
Assist with management of PICCs and other vascular access devices.
Provide vascular access support services, including port access, line removal, and declotting.
Educate facility nursing staff on PICCs, midlines, and other CVADs.
Work collaboratively with customer clinical teams to resolve venous access issues and support treatment objectives set by the treating physician.
Travel to assigned customer facilities and provide support across varied clinical settings.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental benefits beginning the first day of the month after 30 days of employment.
Eligibility to contribute to the Company's 401(k) plan; 401(k) match is also mentioned for full-time employees.
Company vehicle for work-related travel when available, or reimbursement for personal vehicle use at the standard IRS mileage rate.
Gas card for fuel expenses when using a Company vehicle.
Reimbursement for work-related use of personal technology devices.
Paid time off and sick leave in accordance with Company policy.
Performance-based bonuses and eligibility for up to a $10,000 sign-on/commitment bonus, based on prior vascular access experience.
Overtime eligibility.
Ongoing education, training, and mentorship.
24/7 on-call support.