Interventional Radiology RN
Chicago, IL
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Evenings

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Interventional Radiology RN for a Level 1 Trauma Center requiring an active IL RN license and 2+ years of Pain/IR experience.

Details

• Work in the Interventional Radiology department of a Level 1 Trauma Center hospital
• Evening shift, 5x8 hours, 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM with no block scheduling
• Every other weekend requirement (2 weekends per month)
• On-call rotation assigned weekly, rotated among all nurses, covering weekdays midnight-8am and full 24-hour weekend/holiday coverage
• Occasional weekend day shift may be required, 8am-4:30pm
• Mandatory float facility; travelers float within Radiology and Pain departments, and potentially to other units or facilities within 50 miles
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Staff required to wear lead apparel

Requirements

• Active IL RN license in hand required (no pending licenses accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Pain Management/Interventional Radiology
• ICU experience preferred
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS
• Experience with vascular studies/procedures, angioplasty, carotid stenting, and upper/lower extremity angiography
• Skilled in interpretation/management of dysrhythmias, pressure ulcer assessment/prevention, sheath removal/monitoring, and vascular closure systems (Perclose, StarClose)
• Knowledge of radiation and laser safety and the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale
• Two professional references required from most recent employers, with at least one from supervisor within the past 2 years
• Proof of COVID vaccination required with no exceptions
• Lab work must be completed within 72 hours of accepting the assignment

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care for patients undergoing interventional radiology and vascular procedures
• Floating expected across Radiology and Pain departments, with potential floats to other facilities within 50 miles and as little as 2 hours notice
• Team-based care model used if floated outside primary competency
• Navy blue scrubs required
• RTO limited to 5 days max with no more than 2 consecutive days, and none on weekends
• No holiday RTO and no RTO the day before or after a holiday; calling out on a holiday may result in contract cancellation
• Returning resources must undergo full recredentialing and orientation, even if the break was less than 30 days
• Local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius, though at a reduced bill rate
• First-time travelers not considered for this position