TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Interventional Radiology RN in Phoenix, Arizona, 85013!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – IR / Special Procedures
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 36 hours per week | 9-hour shifts, Monday–Friday (0730–1700) with one weekday off per week | Occasional Saturday (1–2 per month); possible holiday requirement
Key Responsibilities
- Provide pre-procedural and post-procedural nursing care for patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures including body IR cases such as chemo embolization, Y-90, GJ tube placements, IVC filters, vascular access, angiograms, CT biopsies, ablations, ultrasound biopsies, thoracentesis, and paracentesis
- Manage pre-operative preparation and post-anesthesia recovery for patients receiving conscious sedation and general anesthesia
- Monitor and care for outpatient and inpatient populations including critical care and telemetry patients across 5 angio rooms, 2 CT scanners, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine suites
- Operate and document within a Cerner EMR environment
- Collaborate with IR techs, CT techs, nuclear medicine techs, ultrasound techs, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and in-house hospitalist or intensivist teams
- Perform and maintain competency in sterile field procedures including Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes as required during facility orientation
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Neuro IR experience required
- Level I Trauma experience required
- IR RN background required; ICU RN candidates with documented IR experience will be considered
- Pre-op and/or PACU experience or ICU experience required
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Must successfully pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to assignment acceptance (two attempts permitted)
Preferred Experience / Skills
- PALS certification preferred
- Experience with telemetry monitoring and ventilator management
- Familiarity with Cerner EMR
- Charge nurse experience a plus
Why Join Us
- Work in a well-resourced facility with 24/7 respiratory therapy, 24/7 pharmacy, an in-house IV access team, and on-site intensivist or hospitalist coverage
- Scrubs are supplied, and no call requirements are associated with this position