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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel assignment in Sitka, Alaska.

This position is ideal for an RN with strong IV therapy and infusion nursing skills who is comfortable providing outpatient or hospital-based infusion treatments, monitoring patients during therapy, and responding appropriately to changes in patient condition.

Candidates must hold an active Alaska RN license and current BLS and ACLS certifications. Previous infusion nursing experience is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

        Provide direct nursing care to patients receiving infusion therapy.

        Perform pre-treatment patient assessments.

        Review medication orders, allergies, laboratory results, and treatment parameters before infusion.

        Establish and maintain peripheral IV access.

        Access and manage central venous access devices when applicable.

        Administer prescribed IV medications, fluids, and infusion therapies.

        Monitor patients throughout treatment for adverse reactions or changes in clinical condition.

        Recognize infusion-related complications and initiate appropriate interventions.

        Respond promptly to allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, or other clinical emergencies.

        Monitor vital signs and patient response before, during, and after treatment.

        Provide patient and family education regarding medications, treatment expectations, possible side effects, and follow-up care.

        Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

        Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using Meditech.

        Follow medication-safety, infection-control, and patient-safety standards.

        Maintain appropriate clinical competencies required by the facility.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have:

        Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska

        Current BLS certification

        Current ACLS certification

        High school diploma or equivalent

        Strong clinical assessment skills

        Experience administering IV medications and therapies

        Ability to recognize and respond to adverse infusion reactions

        Strong communication and documentation skills

        Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team

Experience

        Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience preferred

        Previous Infusion Nursing experience strongly preferred

        Prior experience in a related specialty is highly desirable

Key Clinical Skills

Strong candidates should be comfortable with:

        Infusion nursing

        Peripheral IV insertion

        IV medication administration

        Hydration therapy

        Patient monitoring

        Medication safety

        Infusion reaction management

        Emergency response

        Central line care

        Patient education

        Clinical documentation

        Meditech EMR

Depending on department services and demonstrated competency, the nurse may also support therapies involving:

        Biologic medications

        Antibiotic infusions

        Blood products

        Specialty medications

        Therapeutic injections

        Other provider-ordered infusion treatments

Preferred Qualifications

Strong candidates may also have:

        Outpatient infusion center experience

        Hospital-based infusion experience

        Oncology infusion experience

        PICC line experience

        Implanted port access experience

        Blood product administration experience

        Previous travel nursing experience

        Meditech experience

        Strong vascular access skills

Clinical Competency Requirements

Candidates must be able to meet facility clinical competency requirements.

Clinical competency is expected to be completed within the required onboarding period and maintained according to facility policy.

Schedule Requirements

Typical schedule is Monday through Thursday.

Possible shift structures include:

        8:00 AM - 5:00 PM without a scheduled lunch break

or

        8:00 AM - 5:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch break

The exact schedule will depend on department needs and should be confirmed before assignment.

Additional Requirements

        Influenza vaccination is required unless an approved exemption is permitted under facility policy.

        All required licenses and certifications must remain current throughout the assignment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced Infusion RN who is comfortable independently managing patients receiving IV therapies while maintaining strong attention to medication safety and patient monitoring.

You should have strong IV skills, excellent clinical judgment, and the ability to recognize and manage infusion reactions quickly and effectively.

This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals currently working as an:

        Infusion RN

        IV Therapy RN

        Outpatient Infusion RN

        Ambulatory Infusion RN

        Clinical Infusion Nurse

        Specialty Infusion RN

        Travel Infusion RN

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants based on education, experience, licensure, certifications, clinical skills, and the requirements of the position.