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Interventional Radiology RN

Gotham Companies

The Bronx, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60.59–$65.99 Per Hour
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Calendar Management, Catheterization Laboratory, Electronic Medical Records, IR (Infrared), Injections, Intravenous Therapies, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Medical Treatment, Nursing, Nursing Management, On Call, Pain Management, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Quality of Care, Radiology, Registered Nurse (RN), Treatment Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
The Bronx, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago
Pay rate ranges from $60.59 to $65.99 based on experience. Unit Notes:Department: IR | RN
*Required Certifications: BLS ACLS, PALS (Traveler MUST have PALS certification, peds experience not necessary).*

- # suites/labs: 1 IR room. Cath Lab, (8th floor) is used for Vascular Procedures. (can go to both units within the same day).
7 RNs staffed.
- # cases per day on average: IR 5-8 procedures. CT prep/ IV starts for about 50 patients/ day.
- Required Certifications: BLS ACLS, PALS (Traveler MUST have PALS certification, peds experience not necessary).
- Common diagnoses: 7 nurses: 1 in special procedures (can have second RN if sedation is needed), 1 to breast biopsies, 1
in US: thyroid needle aspiration, CT/MRI: for scan preps, IV starts for peds and adults sedation cases, oral preps, and
patient monitoring for pacemaker patients. IR procedures with CT: a lot of various biopsies (ex. IR breast biopsies), and US
procedures. Complex Vascular: Embolization of bleeds, fibroids and pre surgical tumors, Thrombectomies of Pulmonary
Embolies, Deep Vein Thrombosis utilizing INARI or EKOS Systems, Drains: abscesses, pleural effusions, hip and knee
collections, abscesses, abdominal fluid (paracentesis), Pain management: injections in cervical spine, thoracic and lumbar
spine, in shoulder, hip and knees. Lines: Permcaths, PICCs, ports, tunneled catheters, chemo infusion ports, interrogate
fistulas.
- Job Duties: Assessment and charting is done per the Radiology Flowsheet. Patient management in all 3 phases of
procedure (pre, intra and post). Communicating with physician and Mid-level regarding plan of care or changes in
patient's disposition. IV insertions and CT preps for scheduled patients.
- Experience: 1 year of experience in IR. Must be proficient in IV starts. Open to fist time travelers. Critical care exposure/
experience is a bonus.
- EMR/Equipment: Allscipts
- Interventionalist hours/on call: IR Chair is in house with another MD all day, after 5p on call.
- Manager/Charge Nurse: Charge nurse, coordinating and running the calendar. Will take patients if needed to help out.
- IR Techs: A CST is paired with the physician- IR tech comes from IR Radiology Department.
- Shifts & Scheduling: 7a- 730p and 7p start times 12 hour shifts. Lunch is generally an hour, with two (2) 15 minute breaks
on a shift. Travelers to give availability and they will do their best to accommodate requests, but ask travelers to stay
flexible and fill gaps in permanent scheduling; do not guarantee block scheduling. Excessive call-ins are taken seriously
and could lead to termination.
- Weeknight/Call Requirements: No Call, 2 RN perm staff on at night.
- Weekend/Call Requirements: No Call, 2 RN perm staff on at night.
- Holiday/Call Requirements: Perm staff to cover.
- What is call response time?: N/A
- Floating Requirements: No, only go to Cath lab for the IR specific cases. Bronx Care is mindful of RN a background in IR
for utilization in IR and CT/MRI areas.
- Scrub Color: Royal Blue, if go to Cath lab can wear surgical scrubs or disposables.
- Unit Specific Orientation: 3 shifts and manger to evaluate if need more support. Documentation is electronic and paper
charting, based on the modality and procedure. All IR procedures are in the EMR - Allscripts.

Date Entered On: 8/19/2024
Cancellation Policy:CLIENT may cancel up to 1 shift per 4-week assignment, 2 shifts per 8-week assignment, or 3 shifts per 13-week assignment with no penalty
Charting System:Allscripts
BSN Required:False
License to Submit:Yes
Trauma Level:2
Care Setting:Acute
Division:Nursing
Shift Notes:7p - 730a with 1 hr Lunch
Required Certifications:ACLS, BLS Certification, PALS

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