Interventional Radiology RN
Rockford, IL
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Rotating

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology RN

Location: Rockford, Illinois
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse (RN) for a day shift position with an on-call rotation covering weeknights, weekends, and holidays. The role involves working in an Interventional Radiology setting at a Level 1 Trauma Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process and critical thinking in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to care for patients.
• Perform patient assessments, planning, interventions, and evaluations of care.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments following approved nursing techniques, policies, and state laws.
• Ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation according to established standards.
• Develop and execute individualized patient care plans as prescribed by physicians and hospital policy.
• Provide patient and family education tailored to their level of understanding.
• Participate in department/unit performance improvement and shared governance activities.
• Provide clinical expertise and guidance to other units/departments to support patient care continuity.
• Manage complex patient safety situations and delegate tasks appropriately, escalating issues as needed.
• Engage in professional development and support continuous learning opportunities, including evidence-based practice guideline development.
• Participate in peer review and feedback processes.
• For clinic and ambulatory settings, maintain patient flow and perform telephone triage as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 1 year of Interventional Radiology experience within the last year.
• Minimum of 1 year of critical care nursing experience.
• Current certifications in:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Additional Information

• Shift: Day shift with on-call rotation (weeknights, weekends, holidays).
• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.

This position is ideal for an experienced Interventional Radiology RN seeking a contract role with a dynamic trauma center environment.