Job Description

• Pay Rate: Up to $95/hr combined (taxable hourly + tax-free allowances for travel, housing, meals). Rates may vary and are subject to change.
• Additional Bonuses, Group Health Insurance benefits available on day 1, 401k and more!

Position Summary

The Vascular Interventional Radiology RN provides specialized nursing care for patients undergoing minimally invasive image-guided procedures. The nurse works collaboratively with interventional radiologists, technologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate patient care before, during, and after interventional procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment & Preparation
• Conduct pre-procedure assessments, review patient history, allergies, medications, and lab results.
• Educate patients and families about the procedure, sedation, recovery, and post-procedure expectations.
• Ensure informed consent is obtained and documented properly.
• Prepare procedural equipment, supplies, and medications according to physician preference and protocol.
• Intra-Procedure Responsibilities
• Monitor and document patient vital signs, level of consciousness, and physiological responses during procedures.
• Administer moderate sedation under physician supervision per protocol.
• Maintain sterile technique and assist the interventional team with instrumentation and patient positioning.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and perform appropriate interventions (e.g., airway management, ACLS).
• Post-Procedure Care
• Provide recovery care, monitor for complications such as bleeding, allergic reactions, or changes in condition.
• Perform post-procedure assessments, remove vascular sheaths, and apply appropriate hemostasis.
• Provide discharge teaching, including site care, activity restrictions, and follow-up instructions.
• Collaboration & Documentation
• Communicate effectively with physicians, technologists, and other team members.
• Document nursing care, medications, sedation, and patient responses accurately in the EMR.
• Participate in quality assurance, process improvement, and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Certifications:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required
• Moderate sedation certification per hospital policy.
• CCRN or CVRN preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of critical care, emergency, or interventional radiology nursing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with conscious sedation, hemodynamic monitoring, and sterile procedures strongly desired.

Skills & Abilities

• • Strong critical thinking and assessment skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient education abilities.
  • Comfort with electronic medical records and procedural documentation systems.

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