Travel Registered Nurse Infusion

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN Infusion for a travel nursing job in Sitka, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Infusion
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel
  
  

Job Title: Infusion Registered Nurse (Infusion RN)**

Job Summary

An Infusion Registered Nurse (Infusion RN) provides specialized nursing care to patients receiving intravenous (IV) therapies, such as chemotherapy, antibiotics, pain management, hydration, and other infusion treatments. The Infusion RN focuses on ensuring the safe and effective administration of therapies, managing patient care, monitoring for complications, and promoting comfort and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients receiving intravenous therapies, ensuring accurate administration and patient safety.
• Administer a variety of infusion therapies, including chemotherapy, antibiotics, pain management, hydration, and other medications.
• Educate patients about their infusion therapies, including purpose, potential side effects, and signs of complications.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers to develop and implement individualized infusion care plans.
• Monitor and document patient vital signs, responses to infusion therapies, and any adverse reactions.
• Manage and maintain IV access devices, such as central lines, PICC lines, or peripheral IVs, ensuring proper insertion, care, and removal.
• Recognize and respond to complications related to infusion therapies, such as infections, allergic reactions, or circulatory concerns.
• Provide patient education on infection control, prevention of complications, and self-care for home infusion therapy if applicable.
• Assist in maintaining and ensuring a clean, sterile environment for infusion treatments to prevent infections.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders, monitoring for effectiveness and adjusting therapies as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and communicate with patients and families regarding care plans and progress.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.
• Licensure:
• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Certification:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Infusion Therapy Certification (CRNI) preferred.
  

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #33457443. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN Infusion

About Wellspring Nurse Source

Wellspring is nurse owned and operated which means that we get you, we stand behind you, and we advocate for you. We are 100% committed to helping you find your best job at the best rate. We are unwavering in our commitment to supporting our clinicians on every step of their travel adventure, assisting with everything from onboarding and payroll to on-the-job clinical support with a dedicated Clinician Success Team. You’re not just a number at Wellspring, you’re a valued member of our family. Join us and experience the Wellspring difference.