Infusion RN Jobs Overview
As an infusion RN, you’re responsible for administering IV therapies, preparing equipment, and monitoring your patients throughout intravenous procedures. On a given day, you might administer antibiotics, anticoagulants, chemotherapy drugs, or pain medications, among other IV treatments. If you’re looking for infusion RN jobs, you can find a range of full-time, part-time, contract, temporary, and per diem roles here.
In what settings might you find IV infusion RN jobs? These nurses are needed wherever patients receive IV medications, such as:
- Home health
- Hospice
- Hospitals
- Long-term care
- Outpatient clinics
- Pediatric and adult oncology units
How to Become an Infusion RN
The path to becoming an infusion RN starts with completing either an associate degree in nursing or a bachelor of science in nursing from an accredited program. Then, you’ll need to pass the NCLEX-RN exam to become a licensed registered nurse.
Once you begin practicing as an infusion RN, you’ll also need to stay up to date on the IV certification skills you learned in nursing school. You can also deepen your knowledge by pursuing advanced credentials like chemotherapy certification.
Jump-Start Your Infusion RN Job Search
As you get ready to apply to RN infusion jobs, make sure to tailor your resume and cover letter to the job postings for roles you’re interested in. Use your resume to display your quantifiable skills and your cover letter to share anecdotal examples of your experience. For more information about what an employer might be looking for a candidate, you can take a look at this sample infusion nurse job description.
Once it’s time to interview, it’s important to put your best foot forward. Take some time to review common interview questions for infusion RNs so you feel confident and capable. Consider emphasizing some of the key traits of great nurses (that you have too, of course) during your interview:
Infusion RN Salary
Wondering what you might make in this role? The average salary for an infusion RN is around $91,240 per year. Your geographic location, years of experience, care setting, and employer will impact your earnings. Check out the current openings on IntelyCare for a clearer picture of typical infusion RN jobs’ salary ranges in your area.
If you’re looking to boost your nursing income, consider searching for jobs in some of the highest paying states for RNs:
You can also see what the pay might be in other nursing specialties in your location. Explore RN salary ranges for other specialty areas below:
Find Infusion RN Jobs that Match Your Goals
Check out the latest infusion positions available right now. Looking for other options? IntelyCare has even more RN jobs in a range of specialties and facility types to align with your career plans.