Travel Nurse RN - Interventional Radiology
Bronx, NY
Talent4Health
3x12 hrs, Nights

IR (Interventional Radiology 1 year exp required

Unit

IR RN - 1st Floor | B08203

Unit Type

IR (Interventional Radiology)

Unit Notes

Department: IR | RN
Required Certifications: BLS ACLS, PALS (Traveler MUST have PALS certification, peds experience not necessary).

• # suites/labs: 1 IR room. Cath Lab (8th floor) is used for Vascular Procedures. (can go to both units within the same day). 7 RNs staffed.
• # cases per day on average: IR 5-8 procedures. CT prep/IV starts for about 50 patients/day.
• Required Certifications: BLS ACLS, PALS (Traveler MUST have PALS certification, peds experience not necessary).
• Common diagnoses: 7 nurses: 1 in special procedures (can have second RN if sedation is needed), 1 in breast biopsies, 1 in US: thyroid needle aspiration, CT/MRI: for scan preps, IV starts for peds and adults sedation cases, oral preps, and patient monitoring for pacemaker patients. IR procedures with CT: a lot of various biopsies (ex. IR breast biopsies), and US procedures. Complex Vascular: Embolization of bleeds, fibroids and pre-surgical tumors, Thrombectomies of Pulmonary Embolies, Deep Vein Thrombosis utilizing INARI or EKOS Systems, Drains: abscesses, pleural effusions, hip and knee collections, abscesses, abdominal fluid (paracentesis), Pain management: injections in cervical spine, thoracic and lumbar spine, in shoulder, hip and knees. Lines: Permcaths, PICCs, ports, tunneled catheters, chemo infusion ports, interrogate fistulas.
• Job Duties: Assessment and charting is done per the Radiology Flowsheet. Patient management in all 3 phases of procedure (pre, intra and post). Communicating with physician and Mid-level regarding plan of care or changes in patient's disposition. IV insertions and CT preps for scheduled patients.
• Experience: 1 year of experience in IR. Must be proficient in IV starts. Open to first-time travelers. Critical care exposure/experience is a bonus.
• EMR/Equipment: Allscripts
• Interventionalist hours/on call: IR Chair is in house with another MD all day, after 5p on call.
• Manager/Charge Nurse: Charge nurse coordinating and running the calendar. Will take patients if needed to help out.
• IR Techs: A CST is paired with the physician. IR tech comes from IR Radiology Department.
• Shifts & Scheduling: 7a-7:30p and 7p start times, 12-hour shifts. Lunch is generally an hour, with two (2) 15-minute breaks on a shift. Travelers to give availability and they will do their best to accommodate requests, but ask travelers to stay flexible and fill gaps in permanent scheduling; do not guarantee block scheduling. Excessive call-ins are taken seriously and could lead to termination.
• Weeknight/Call Requirements: No Call, 2 RN perm staff on at night.
• Weekend/Call Requirements: No Call, 2 RN perm staff on at night.
• Holiday/Call Requirements: Perm staff to cover.
• What is call response time?: N/A
• Floating Requirements: No, only go to Cath Lab for the IR specific cases. Bronx Care is mindful of RN background in IR for utilization in IR and CT/MRI areas.
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue. If go to Cath Lab, can wear surgical scrubs or disposables.
• Unit Specific Orientation: 3 shifts and manager to evaluate if need more support. Documentation is electronic and paper charting, based on the modality and procedure. All IR procedures are in the EMR - Allscripts.