What is a PICC RN?

A PICC RN is a Registered Nurse who specializes in the insertion, care, and management of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs). These nurses are trained to place PICC lines, which are long, thin tubes inserted through a vein in the arm and advanced to a large vein near the heart, typically for long-term intravenous therapy or medications. PICC RNs are skilled in sterile procedures, patient education, and monitoring for complications such as infections or thrombosis. They often work in hospitals, infusion centers, or home healthcare settings.