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Registered Nurse (RN) – Interventional Radiology (Days)

Location: Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

This role involves providing nursing care in the Vascular and Interventional Radiology (VIR) specialty, which focuses on minimally invasive, image-guided procedures that often replace traditional surgery. Key procedures and responsibilities include:

Angiogram of multiple systems
Peripheral revascularization
Placement and maintenance of hemodialysis catheters
Nephrostomy drainage tubes
Placement and maintenance of gastrostomy and jejunostomy tubes
Central line placement
Vascular access including port placement and integrity
Pain management interventions
Paracentesis and thoracentesis
Pre- and post-care for patients undergoing renal, liver, and lung biopsies
Carotid stenting

Note: Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for this position.

Schedule & Work Conditions

10- or 12-hour shifts (no schedule accommodations will be considered)
Personal scrubs of any color allowed
8 hours of non-billable orientation required
Holiday and overtime pay multipliers apply
Requests for time off (RTO) must be submitted and verified at the time of application; no more than 5 days of RTO allowed, and no requests will be approved after submission

Required Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of current Interventional Radiology/IR RN experience
Cardiac Cath and Electrophysiology experience required
Defibrillation certification required
IV skills required
Critical Care Unit (CCU) experience required
Ability to function independently and proficiently in a high-stress, work-intensive environment
Attendance at all mandatory education sessions required
Must have own vehicle for this assignment
Must provide at least two specific interview dates/times (generic availability such as "anytime" is not accepted)

Licenses & Certifications

Current Massachusetts RN license (must be uploaded with profile)
Active American Heart Association BLS certification
Active American Heart Association ACLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Meditech Expanse electronic health record system highly preferred

Additional Requirements

Work history and skills checklist related to Interventional Radiology/Cath Lab current to within 1 year (documentation required)
One supervisory signed reference from within the past two years of employment (documentation required)
Traveler permanent address must be included in profile
All scheduling requests and time off must be included at submission; no changes will be approved after offer

Important Notes

This position requires a Massachusetts Temporary Nursing Service Agency License (Nursing Pool) to be submitted upfront with the application.
The role demands the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
Local candidates within 50 miles are not eligible.
No schedule accommodations will be made for this assignment.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Interventional Radiology RNs seeking a temporary assignment in a specialized, high-acuity setting.