Interventional Radiology RN
Cape Girardeau, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Interventional Radiology RN for a Days shift assignment requiring critical care skills and rotating call coverage.

Details

• Interventional Radiology department within a 269-bed hospital, including a 1-room IR angiosuite and a 5-bed IR holding area
• Patient population includes invasive and non-invasive procedures in IR suite, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, and Diagnostic Imaging
• Maintains 1:1 patient ratios in Imaging
• Uses Nihonkohden patient monitors
• Currently on Cerner EMR, transitioning to Epic in October 2024
• Days shift, 5x8 schedule with weekend coverage as needed
• On-call responsibilities on a rotation basis
• Floating required as needed

Requirements

• Active RN license (Missouri or Compact) required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required; ARNA certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Interventional Radiology required
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Strong critical care nursing skills and ability to perform well under pressure
• No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provides direct patient care in the Imaging department, including monitoring vital signs, maintaining IV lines, and administering medications under physician direction
• Assists with various imaging procedures and acts as liaison between the Imaging department and patient care division
• Responsible for documentation of patient records and communicating changes in patient condition
• Maintains emergency equipment, supplies, and crash cart drug inventory
• Interacts with patients across various age groups and backgrounds
• Surgical scrubs provided for procedure areas; street clothes not permitted
• Flu vaccination or Mercy-approved exemption required November 1 through April 1
• Holiday coverage is on a rotating basis
• Up to 5 days of requested time off allowed but must be made up during the assignment
• Local candidates may be considered, though local contract limitations apply to those within a 50-mile radius