Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse
York, PA
Care Career
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Interventional Radiology (IR) / Cath Lab
 

Location: Pennsylvania
Shift: Days | 4 × 10-hour shifts (6:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
 

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Interventional Radiology (IR) Registered Nurse with Cath Lab experience for a 13-week travel assignment. The IR RN provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing minimally invasive, image-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This role involves pre-procedure assessments, procedural assistance, conscious sedation monitoring, post-procedure recovery, vascular access management, and collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
 

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients undergoing Interventional Radiology and Cath Lab procedures.
• Perform pre-procedure assessments and prepare patients for image-guided interventions.
• Monitor patients during procedures, including conscious sedation, cardiac rhythm, and hemodynamic status.
• Assist physicians with angiography, angioplasty, vascular interventions, and other IR procedures.
• Manage vascular access, sheath removal, and post-procedure recovery.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and contrast agents as ordered.
• Recognize and respond to procedural complications and cardiac rhythm changes.
• Educate patients and families regarding procedures, recovery, and discharge instructions.
• Document all patient care accurately using Epic EMR.
• Float to other appropriate units as needed and participate in the on-call rotation.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Interventional Radiology RN experience.
• Cath Lab experience is required.
• Epic EMR experience required.
• Ability to work on-call, weekends, holidays, and float as needed.
• Experience caring for COVID-19 patients preferred.

Required Certifications

• BLS (AHA or ARC)
• ACLS (AHA or ARC)

Required License

• Active RN State License (no license restrictions or disciplinary actions)

Preferred Skills

• Interventional Radiology
• Cardiac Catheterization Lab
• Angioplasty
• Carotid Stenting
• Upper & Lower Extremity Angiography
• Conscious Sedation
• Dysrhythmia Interpretation & Management
• Sheath Removal & Monitoring
• Vascular Closure Devices (Perclose, StarClose)
• Radiation & Laser Safety
• Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS)

Schedule & Call

• 4 × 10-hour Day Shifts (6:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
• On-call required for off-shifts, weekends, and holidays
• 30-minute response time required while on call

Additional Information

• 13-week travel assignment
• Manager interview required.
• Clinical pre-screen required before manager review.
• Epic EMR experience strongly preferred.
• Local candidates within 50 miles are accepted at a reduced bill rate.
• Facility is tobacco-free and fragrance-free.
• Pre-employment modules (5–6 hours) are required and billable.
• EKG competency exam may be required within 72 hours of contract signing (where applicable).