Travel Nurse Level II RN - Radiology
Burbank, CA
KTI Health
5x8 hrs, Days

Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse (IR RN) – Travel Contract

Location: Burbank, California 91505
Job Type: Travel / Contract
Specialty: Interventional Radiology (IR RN)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: November 23, 2026
Open Positions: 1
 

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse (IR RN) for a 13-week travel assignment in Burbank, California.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in interventional radiology procedures, procedural sedation, cardiovascular monitoring, and pre- and post-procedure patient care.

First-time travelers are welcome, provided they demonstrate substantial clinical experience and competency in interventional radiology.

Schedule & Shift Details

• Shift: Day, 5×8-hour shifts
• Working Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Weekly Hours: 40
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Block Scheduling: Not available
• On-Call: Mandatory, approximately 7 out of every 14 days
• Weeknight Call: Approximately 3:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekend Call: Approximately 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM (24-hour coverage)
• Call Rotation: Typically 3 days one week and 4 days the following week, including every other weekend
• Time-Off Requests: One pre-approved request permitted, subject to facility approval

The exact call schedule may vary depending on department staffing and operational needs.

Required Qualifications

• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Minimum 1 year of relevant nursing experience; substantial IR clinical experience strongly preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Experience monitoring patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures
• Strong knowledge of procedural sedation, cardiac monitoring, and emergency response
• Ability to manage patients throughout the pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and recovery phases

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous charge nurse experience
• Experience using Epic electronic medical records
• Extensive experience in interventional radiology or special procedures
• Experience in vascular and neurovascular interventions
• Prior acute care or procedural nursing experience

Key Responsibilities

1. Interventional Radiology & Procedural Care

• Prepare, assess, and monitor patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures.
• Circulate during IR procedures and support the procedural team.
• Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and respiratory status.
• Administer and monitor procedural sedation in accordance with hospital policies.
• Assist with angioplasty, embolization, stent placement, and vascular interventions.
• Provide pre-procedure assessments and post-procedure recovery care.

2. Cardiovascular & Hemodynamic Monitoring

• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and identify dysrhythmias.
• Perform activated clotting time (ACT) monitoring as required.
• Monitor end-tidal CO₂ during procedural sedation.
• Assist with vascular sheath removal and post-procedure monitoring.
• Manage vascular closure systems such as Perclose and StarClose.
• Recognize and respond to procedural complications and patient deterioration.

3. Medication Administration & IV Therapy

• Administer prescribed medications, including antihypertensives, antiarrhythmics, emergency medications, and vasopressors.
• Administer and monitor procedural sedation medications and reversal agents.
• Manage IV therapy, infusion pumps, and vascular access.
• Assist with central line placement and maintenance.
• Administer blood products when indicated.
• Monitor patients receiving thrombolytic therapy.

4. Vascular & Neurological Procedures

• Support interventional procedures involving peripheral and central vascular systems.
• Assist with cerebral and carotid angiography.
• Participate in neurological interventions, including embolization and thrombolysis.
• Support dialysis graft interventions and venography procedures.
• Monitor patients for neurological and vascular complications.

5. Patient Safety & Documentation

• Maintain infection prevention and isolation precautions.
• Follow radiation safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate procedural and nursing documentation.
• Coordinate care with radiologists, physicians, technologists, and other clinical staff.
• Provide patient and family education regarding procedures and recovery.

Facility & Patient Care Environment

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Hospital Capacity: 392 Staffed Beds
• Patient Population: Adults and Geriatrics
• Department: Interventional Radiology
• Electronic Medical Records: Meditech listed in facility overview; Epic experience preferred in requirements
• Scrub Color: Any Color
• Parking: Free
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required under listed facility guidelines

Important Assignment Requirements

• Must be available for an extensive on-call rotation covering approximately half of each two-week period.
• Must be comfortable responding to urgent and emergency IR procedures.
• Every-other-weekend coverage is required.
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced procedural environment.
• First-time travel nurses may be considered if they demonstrate strong IR experience.
• Candidates must have current BLS and ACLS certifications and appropriate California RN licensure.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their updated resume and the following details:

• Active California RN license
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Relevant Interventional Radiology experience
• Availability for the November 23, 2026 start date
• Confirmation of willingness to participate in the required call rotation

Recruiter: Mausam
Senior Healthcare Recruiter
KTI Health – Veteran-Owned Healthcare Staffing Firm