Travel Nurse Level V RN - Interventional Radiology
West Bronx, NY
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Department Overview – Interventional Radiology (IR) | RN

This is a high-acuity Interventional Radiology role with exposure to IR, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, and Cath Lab–based vascular procedures. RNs may float between IR and Cath Lab (vascular cases only) within the same day.

Staffing & Work Environment

• IR Suites/Labs: 1 IR procedure room
• Cath Lab (8th floor): Used for vascular IR procedures
• RN Staffing: 7 RNs total
• Daily Volume:
  • IR procedures: ~5–8 cases/day
  • CT prep & IV starts: ~50 patients/day (adults & peds)

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS (MANDATORY) – Pediatric experience not required

RN Role Breakdown

Each RN may rotate through specialized assignments, including:

• Special Procedures RN: Sedation support (2nd RN if needed)
• Breast Biopsies
• Ultrasound: Thyroid needle aspirations
• CT/MRI: IV starts, sedation prep, oral contrast, pacemaker monitoring
• IR with CT & Ultrasound Guidance

Common Procedures & Diagnoses

Complex & Advanced IR/Vascular Procedures include:

• Embolizations (bleeds, fibroids, pre-surgical tumors)
• Thrombectomies (PE, DVT using INARI & EKOS systems)
• Drain placements (abscesses, pleural effusions, joint collections)
• Paracentesis & fluid drainage
• Pain management injections (cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine; joints)
• Line placements:
  • PICCs, Permcaths, tunneled catheters
  • Ports, chemo ports
  • Fistula interrogations

Primary Job Duties

• Full patient management pre-procedure, intra-procedure, post-procedure
• Assessment & documentation via Radiology Flowsheets
• IV insertions and CT preps
• Sedation monitoring
• Coordination with physicians & mid-level providers
• Patient education and disposition planning

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year IR experience
• Must be highly proficient in IV starts
• Open to first-time travelers
• Critical care experience is a plus

EMR & Equipment

• EMR: Allscripts
• Combination of electronic & paper documentation, depending on modality

Provider Coverage & Support

• IR Chair + additional MD in-house during the day
• After 5:00 PM: On-call physician coverage
• Charge Nurse: Manages schedule, assists clinically if needed
• IR Techs: CST paired with physician; IR Techs from Radiology dept.

Shifts & Scheduling

• 12-hour shifts:
  • 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • 7:00 PM start (nights)
• Breaks:
  • 1-hour lunch
  • Two (2) 15-minute breaks
• Travelers submit availability; flexibility required
• Block scheduling not guaranteed
• Excessive call-ins may result in termination

Call, Weekends & Holidays

• No call requirements
• Nights: 2 permanent RNs staffed
• Weekends: No call
• Holidays: Covered by permanent staff

Floating Requirements

• No floating outside IR
• May assist Cath Lab only for IR-specific vascular cases
• Leadership is mindful of RN IR background when assigning duties