Interventional Radiology Nurse Manager
Bronx, NY
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

IR RN Manager

Location: Bronx, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: Days
Hours per Day: 8
Hours per Week: 37

Job Overview

• Manage Interventional Radiology (IR) unit with 1 IR room and access to Cath Lab for vascular procedures.
• Oversee a team of 7 RNs, coordinating patient care and staffing.
• Responsible for patient management during all phases of IR procedures (pre, intra, post).
• Perform IV insertions and CT preparations for scheduled patients.
• Communicate with physicians and mid-level providers regarding patient care plans and changes.
• Coordinate scheduling and calendar management as charge nurse.
• May assist with patient care as needed.

Patient Care & Procedures

• Average 5-8 IR procedures per day.
• CT prep and IV starts for about 50 patients daily.
• Procedures include biopsies (breast, thyroid needle aspiration), vascular interventions (embolizations, thrombectomies), drains (abscesses, pleural effusions), pain management injections, and line management (Permcaths, PICCs, ports).
• Patient monitoring includes sedation cases and pacemaker patients.
• Documentation completed electronically via Allscripts EMR and paper charts depending on procedure.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Interventional Radiology nursing experience within the last year
• Experience in Manager roles
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS
• PALS

Work Environment & Scheduling

• 12-hour shifts starting at 7:00 AM or 7:00 PM with 1-hour lunch and two 15-minute breaks.
• Flexible scheduling; travelers should be prepared to fill gaps in permanent staffing.
• No call responsibilities on weeknights, weekends, or holidays; permanent staff cover these times.
• No floating outside IR and Cath Lab for IR-specific cases.
• Scrub color: Royal Blue; surgical or disposable scrubs allowed in Cath Lab.

Orientation & Training

• Unit-specific orientation includes 3 shifts with manager evaluation for additional support.
• Training on electronic and paper documentation based on procedure type.

Additional Notes

• IR Chair and another MD are in-house during the day; on-call after 5 PM.
• IR techs and CSTs assist during procedures.
• Emphasis on teamwork and communication within the IR and Radiology departments.