Senior Level Vascular Access Nurse Jobs
Senior level vascular access nurse jobs place experienced clinicians in charge of complex infusion therapy decisions, protocol development, and the clinical teams and projects that depend on their expertise. Roles concentrate across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Animal Care & Pet Services, with employers like CommonSpirit Health, United Vein & Vascular Centers, and Houston Methodist hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
The Department of Neurology at Hennepin Healthcare is seeking a full-time, vascular or neurocritical care trained neurologist to join its Comprehensive Stroke Center.
We are recruiting for multiple positions. HCMC is Minnesota’s largest safety-net hospital and a long-standing academic partner of the University of Minnesota. Equity-focused care, and training the next generation of physicians and neurologists in health equity and brain health, are central to our mission.
This is an opportunity to join a stroke program at a time of significant institutional investment. Hennepin Healthcare has strategically invested in a dedicated inpatient stroke service that works in partnership with a well-established neurohospitalist team. The successful candidate will help build this service and shape its future direction, including expanded stroke management in the ICU and other inpatient settings, with opportunities for program leadership.
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as attending on the inpatient stroke and vascular neurology service
- Provide acute stroke evaluation and treatment, with endovascular therapy provided in partnership with the University of Minnesota
- Lead the care of critically ill stroke patients in the ICU and provide specialized stroke consultation throughout the hospital
- Manage acute nonsurgical neurological conditions, with an emphasis on cerebrovascular disease
- Lead a teaching service of neurology residents, interns, medical students, and a stroke advanced practice provider
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Hennepin Healthcare and contribute to stroke quality improvement and Comprehensive Stroke Center certification
- Provide outpatient cerebrovascular care; the balance of inpatient and outpatient work is negotiable
ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES
The successful candidate will have opportunities to participate in:
- Teaching and mentoring University of Minnesota neurology residents and medical students
- Clinical research and clinical trials in cerebrovascular disease, brain health, and preventive neurology, supported by the Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute (HHRI)
- Collaboration with the Brain Health and Cerebrovascular Care Research Lab, the Cerebrovascular Ultrasound Lab, and the Brain Health Clinic
- Community outreach focused on reducing stroke risk and its complications in underserved communities
- Continued development of HCMC’s stroke and vascular neurology programs
- Opportunity for a leadership role
All neurologists in the department are eligible to seek a faculty appointment at the University of Minnesota Medical School, with academic rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
WHY HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE?
Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated health system anchored by HCMC, an academic medical center in downtown Minneapolis that cares for a diverse urban population, including many patients from historically under-resourced communities. Our neurologists combine high-acuity clinical care with teaching, research, and community engagement in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
The position offers:
- A growing stroke program with institutional investment and the opportunity to shape its direction
- Opportunities for leadership within the stroke program
- A balanced mix of inpatient and outpatient care, with flexibility in the inpatient–outpatient balance
- Support for research in cerebrovascular care, brain health, and preventive neurology
- Support for community outreach to reduce stroke risk in underserved communities
- Eligibility for a University of Minnesota faculty appointment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications
- Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Minnesota, or eligibility for licensure
- Board certified or board eligible in Neurology
- If board eligible, board certification must be obtained within 4 years of completing the applicable residency, fellowship, or training program
Preferred qualifications
- Completion of a vascular neurology or neurocritical fellowship; board certified or board eligible in Vascular Neurology
- Comfort managing acute neurological conditions, including critically ill stroke patients
- An academic mindset and interest in teaching
- Dedication to caring for underserved populations
We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are deeply committed to the goals of health equity and antiracism by teaching and working in an environment characterized by celebrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research.
Hennepin Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: applicants from diverse backgrounds or historically under-resourced communities are especially encouraged to apply.
Hennepin Healthcare (a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County) is a public, integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 390-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Hennepin County. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research.
Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements. Positions at Hennepin Healthcare are credentialed through the Office of the Medical Staff according to their policies.
Total Rewards Package:
- We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
- We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; and Tuition reimbursement.
- For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.
Primary Location
Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus
Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 1.00 (80 hours per pay period)
Shift Detail: Day, On-call
Job Level
Job Level: Staff
Employee Status
Employee Status: Regular
Eligible for Benefits: Yes
Union/Non Union: Non-Union
Min: $335k (estimate)
Max: $440k (estimate)
Job Posting
Job Posting: Nov-12-2026
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Senior Level Vascular Access Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level vascular access nurse job?
Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of vascular access programs, not just procedural competency. A Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) or VA-BC credential signals specialized commitment. Candidates who can show they have trained colleagues, led quality improvement initiatives, or contributed to institutional protocols consistently stand out. Highlighting measurable outcomes, such as reduced complication rates or improved insertion success, strengthens an application significantly.
Which companies hire senior level vascular access nurses?
Companies hiring senior level vascular access nurses right now include CommonSpirit Health, United Vein & Vascular Centers, and Houston Methodist, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large health systems, specialized infusion therapy providers, and long-term acute care organizations that need experienced clinicians to anchor their vascular access teams.
Are there remote senior level vascular access nurse jobs?
Yes, though most senior vascular access roles remain procedurally hands-on and on-site. About 0% of senior level vascular access nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote opportunities typically involving clinical education, utilization review, or program consulting rather than direct patient care at the bedside.
What makes a vascular access nurse role senior level?
A senior level vascular access nurse role goes beyond inserting lines and troubleshooting access. It carries ownership of program standards, competency assessment for less experienced staff, and decision-making authority on complex patient cases. Senior clinicians are expected to develop or refine protocols, serve as a resource across units or facilities, and drive quality outcomes rather than simply following established procedures.
Which industries hire the most senior level vascular access nurses?
Senior level vascular access nurse roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Animal Care & Pet Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they serve high-acuity patient populations with sustained vascular access needs, requiring experienced clinicians who can function independently and elevate practice standards across the organization.