Registered Nurse
Watertown Regional Medical Center
Watertown, Wisconsin
You'll start and manage IV lines, give IV medications and fluids, and monitor patient responses.
- Eligibility
- General
Posted Jun 19
- Shift and hours
- May include evening shifts May require evening, weekend, or holiday shifts depending on patient needs.
- Unit and setting
- IV Therapy · Hospital
- License
- RN license Current RN license in state of practice.Current RN license in the state you practice in
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current RN license in the state you practice in Current RN license in state of practice.
- Certification
- BLS required Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required within timeframe required in facility policy.
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
Preferred
- Certification
- ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Preferred.
- Certification
- PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Preferred.
- Certification
- 12-lead ECG certification 12-Lead ECG certification - Preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Experience
- IV therapy or acute care nursing experience Prior experience in IV therapy or acute care nursing preferred.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- starts and manages peripheral and central IV access Initiates and manages peripheral and central venous access devices.
- Day to day
- IV therapy teaching for patients and families Educates patients and families regarding IV therapy and related care needs.
- Day to day
- collects specimens Collects specimens and performs treatments within scope.
- Day to day
- helps with hygiene, ambulation, nutrition and elimination Assists with patient hygiene, ambulation, nutrition, and elimination.
- Weekends
- may require weekend shifts May require evening, weekend, or holiday shifts depending on patient needs.
- Holidays
- may require holiday shifts
- Details
- lifts and moves patients and equipment, often up to 75 lbs Lifting and moving patients and equipment (frequently 0-75 lbs).
- Details
- frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling and reaching Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
- Details
- frequent exposure to blood, body fluids and biohazardous materials Frequent exposure to blood/body fluids and biohazardous materials.
- Details
- works independently in a fast-paced environment Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
The workplace
Watertown Regional Medical Center is an acute-care hospital located in Watertown, Wisconsin, serving the surrounding communities of Lake Mills, Johnson Creek, Waterloo, and Juneau. It operates under parent company ScionHealth and has earned national recognition for quality care from organizations…
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Watertown, Wisconsin
Facility Watertown Regional Medical Center
Req ID 555028 Post Date 05/11/2026
Be part of Watertown Regional Medical Center, an acute-care hospital in southeastern Wisconsin that consistently earns national awards for its high-quality care from the likes of Becker's Hospital Review, Chartis, Healthgrades, The Leapfrog Group, and parent company ScionHealth. Watertown Regional's exceptional care across multiple specialty services is also reflected in its numerous accreditations and certifications. Join our team and grow your career in a hospital where everyday excellence meets or exceeds expectations.
Job Summary
The RN – IV Therapy provides direct patient care with a focus on intravenous therapy. This includes initiating and managing IV lines, administering IV medications and fluids, and monitoring patient responses. The RN applies critical thinking and nursing knowledge to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care. This role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and acts as an advocate for patient well-being, delivering high-quality, compassionate care across various patient populations.
Essential Functions
- Administers IV therapy and medications as prescribed.
- Initiates and manages peripheral and central venous access devices.
- Monitors and documents patient condition and treatment response.
- Collects specimens and performs treatments within scope.
- Assists with patient hygiene, ambulation, nutrition, and elimination.
- Coordinates patient care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
- Educates patients and families regarding IV therapy and related care needs.
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the medical record.
- Ensures patient privacy, dignity, and safety at all times.
- Participates in quality improvement and performance initiatives.
- Complies with all infection control, HIPAA, and regulatory policies.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Demonstrated critical thinking and clinical judgment.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Familiarity with vascular access techniques and devices.
- Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.
- Must maintain professional appearance and behavior.
- Uphold core values of integrity, respect, compassion, and collaboration.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
- Lifting and moving patients and equipment (frequently 0–75 lbs).
- Visual and auditory acuity required for patient monitoring.
- Frequent exposure to blood/body fluids and biohazardous materials.
- Clinical environment with exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous substances.
- May require evening, weekend, or holiday shifts depending on patient needs.
Qualifications
Education
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Licenses/Certifications
- Current RN license in state of practice.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required within timeframe required in facility policy.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Preferred.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Preferred.
- 12-Lead ECG certification – Preferred.
Experience
- Prior experience in IV therapy or acute care nursing preferred.
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What's around it?
Watertown, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 6% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,052/mo
- Household income
- $70,107/yr, all local households, not nurse pay