Vascular Access Nurse Consultant - PICC RN

VTP Holdings•Sacramento, CA

7d•$50 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

VIC the PICC (VTP) is a specialized healthcare provider offering vascular access consulting 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 precepting for clinical teams and customers. VTP provides on-site and mobile services throughout the Western and Southern United States. The Vascular Access Nurse Consultant works with customer clinical teams to resolve 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, across varied care settings. The role involves placing PICCs, midlines, and peripheral IVs using ultrasound guidance; using ECG technology to confirm PICC tip placement; managing vascular access devices; and educating facility nursing staff. Consultants travel to customer facilities as assigned. Paid PICC certification training is available to qualifying registered nurses with strong, recent ultrasound-guided IV placement experience; prior PICC experience is not required for those candidates. This is a full-time position scheduled for 36–48 hours per week across three to four shifts. The current opening is for 10 a.m.–10 p.m. shifts and includes weekend and holiday rotation. Specific days and scheduling requirements depend on business needs and job classification. Pay is experience- and certification-dependent. The posting lists a base range of $50–$75 per hour in the opening details and an hourly pay range of $50–$70 elsewhere; it also mentions profit pool participation, overtime eligibility, and a potential sign-on/commitment bonus for eligible full-time employees.

Requirements

Current, active Registered Nurse license.
Experience placing ultrasound-guided IVs (USGIVs); strong, recent USGIV experience is required for candidates seeking paid PICC certification training.
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 associated with the job classification.
Must possess a smartphone for scheduling and documentation.
Comfort working independently across varied clinical settings.
Must have a strong interest in vascular access.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 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, care, maintenance, and troubleshooting 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 services across varied clinical settings.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental benefits beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
Eligibility to contribute to the Company's 401(k) plan; the posting also mentions a 401(k) match.
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.
Paid PICC certification training for qualifying registered nurses.
Ongoing education, training, and mentorship.
24/7 on-call support.
Performance-based bonuses and profit pool participation.
Overtime eligibility.
Potential sign-on/commitment bonus of up to $10,000 for eligible full-time employees, based on prior vascular access experience.