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Interventional Radiology RN
Bakersfield, California
Mercy Hospital Downtown

$2,904-3,509/week

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Job Opportunity: IR RN in Bakersfield, California

Position Details

Specialty: Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse (IR RN)
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8-hour day shifts
Call Requirements: Rotating call evenings, nights, weeknights, and holidays (1 major & 1 minor holiday)
Call Response Time: 30 minutes
Floating: Required to float to a sister facility approximately 6.5 miles away

Required Qualifications

Licensure: California RN license required
Experience: Minimum 2 years of IR nursing experience
Certifications: ACLS, BLS
Competency: Must be able to pass Procedural Sedation competency and EKG exam
Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as required

Job Responsibilities

Assist Interventional Radiologists with minimally invasive procedures including biopsies, drainage, angiography, angioplasty, embolization, gastrostomy tubes, cryoablation, catheter/line placements, and nephrostomy
Assist in positioning patients for interventional radiologic procedures
Support physicians in other modalities such as CT and ultrasound
Knowledgeable about procedures, equipment, and procedural sedation

Work Environment

Average cases per day vary by campus
Approximately 2.5 staff scheduled per 24 hours on weekdays
Scrubs provided by the hospital (navy surgical scrubs)
Unit orientation provided by Lead RN, lasting at least one week

Systems and Equipment

EMR: Radnet & Merge Unity, Cerner

Facility

Mercy Hospital Downtown

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Short Term Acute Care
222 beds

ADDRESS2215 Truxtun AvenueBakersfield, CA 93301

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About Bakersfield, CA

As a Travel Interventional Radiology Nurse in Bakersfield, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Bakersfield's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 95°F, and winter average lows are around 39°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are easy to find in Bakersfield, with many options available for furnished housing.

Transportation

Bakersfield is car-friendly, with a majority of residents relying on personal vehicles.
Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.

Demographics

Bakersfield has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to air quality concerns.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Bakersfield offers a variety of restaurants featuring local and international cuisines.
The city has a vibrant arts and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
Sports enthusiasts can partake in local events and outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.

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