An IV pump remote alarm system is provided. The IV pump remote alarm system includes a modular unit detachably connected to a stationary unit, the stationary unit operative associated with an IV pump so that if an alarm signal is sent from the IV pump, the modular unit alerts a remote caregiver possessing the modular unit. Each modular unit provides visible and audio output devices for representing the alarm signal. The IV pump remote alarm system includes a charging unit adapted to charge a plurality of modular units, each modular unit associated with a different IV pump, wherein the charging unit could be located at a nursing station over 100 feet away from each IV pump and recuperating patient.
