Interventional Radiology Cardiology RN
Milwaukee, WI
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology (IR) - Cardiology Specialty

Position Details

• Employment Type: Contractor
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Specialty: Cardiology (Interventional Radiology)
• Location: Milwaukee, WI (Level III Trauma Center, Level III NICU, Magnet Designation, Comprehensive Stroke Center)

Job Description

• Provide care for patients undergoing basic to complex Interventional Radiology (IR) and Neuroendovascular procedures.
• Responsibilities include moderate sedation, patient monitoring, assessment, and foley catheter placement.
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly during emergencies.
• Department staffed 24/7, handling approximately 40-50 patients daily.
• Patient population: Adults only (no pediatrics).

Procedures and Patient Care

• General IR procedures: kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty (daytime only), central line/PICC/ports, fistulograms, IVC filter placements, nephrostomy tubes, nephroureteral stents, peripheral leg cases, coil embolization, thoracentesis/paracentesis.
• CT Room supported by IR: cryoablation, CT biopsies, drains (daytime only).
• AAA intervention experience preferred.
• Neuro IR procedures (required for RN; RT requires manager approval if lacking Neuro experience): strokes, embolization, DSA, WADA test, spinal angiography (daytime only).

Required Qualifications

• RN:

  • Licenses/Certifications: BLS, ACLS
  • Experience: Must have IR experience; sedation administration unless anesthesia involved; patient monitoring and charting.
• RT(R):

  • Licenses/Certifications: ARRT, BLS, Wisconsin state license
  • Experience: Scrubbing and panning simultaneously; experience with General IR cases preferred.
  • Preferred but not required: Comfortable with charging/coding for procedures.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of specialty experience accepted for both RN and RT(R).
• First-time travelers accepted if they have IR experience.
• No explicit prior travel experience required.

Orientation and Support

• Orientation with a preceptor for 1-2 weeks with competency check-off.
• Unit support includes:

  • Two coordinators (Receptionist/HUC)
  • Two lead techs
  • Two to three techs per exam room depending on case complexity
  • Tech specialists
  • Respiratory therapy available 24/7
  • Hospitalist coverage 24/7
  • CNA/Transporter available 24/7 (may assist with patient transport)

Technology and Equipment

• EMR: EPIC (experience preferred for RNs)
• IV pumps: Alaris
• Medication dispensing: Pyxis
• PACS: Change Healthcare
• Imaging equipment: Siemens and GE (experience preferred)
• Injector: MedRad
• Additional equipment (experience not required): IVUS, GE Ultrasound, Laser, Bovie (for some port removals), Angiojet

Scheduling and Call

• Weekend rotation: Call required.
• On-call details:

  • RT(R): One weekday call shift per week (Mon-Thurs), ends next day at 7:00 AM; weekend call once every 5th weekend (Fri-Mon).
  • RN: One weekday call shift per week (Mon-Thurs), ends next day at 7:00 AM; weekend call once every 5th or 6th weekend (Fri-Mon).
• Call response time: 30 minutes.
• Neuro IR call only for travelers with Neuro experience; otherwise, general IR call.
• Overnight shifts do not require call.
• Holiday call may be required (subject to change).
• Shift times when on call:

  • General IR: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Neuro IR: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Shift flexibility: Manager open to adjusting shift lengths (e.g., four 10-hour shifts or mixed 8- and 12-hour shifts).

Additional Information

• Scrub color provided.
• Free parking available with badge access.
• No floating required.

This position is ideal for experienced IR RNs or RT(R)s comfortable with a high-volume, fast-paced environment and complex interventional procedures.