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Job Opportunity: Temporary Registered Nurse (RN) – Interventional Radiology (Days)

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

Job Description

This role involves working in Vascular and Interventional Radiology (VIR), a specialty focused on minimally invasive, image-guided procedures that often replace traditional surgery. Procedures 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 and vascular access including port placement
Pain management interventions
Paracentesis and thoracentesis
Pre- and post-care for renal, liver, and lung biopsies
Carotid stenting

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

Required Qualifications

Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) in Interventional Radiology
Experience: Minimum 2 years of current Interventional Radiology/IR RN experience (highest required years of 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 is required
Must have own vehicle for this assignment
Must provide at least two specific interview dates/times (no "anytime" availability accepted)
No more than 5 days of requested time off (RTO) allowed during the assignment; all RTO must be submitted upfront with the profile
Schedule accommodations will NOT be considered (10- or 12-hour shifts)
Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Licenses and Certifications

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

Additional Requirements

Work history and skills checklist specific to Interventional Radiology/Cath Lab (current within 1 year)
One supervisory signed reference from within the past two years of employment
Must include Massachusetts Temporary Nursing Service Agency License with submission (required by state for temporary nursing staffing)

Work Environment

298-bed teaching hospital with a strong reputation for patient safety and clinical excellence
State-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and a full continuum of medical specialties
High standards for patient care and safety with multiple national recognitions

Important Notes

Travelers must include their permanent address in their profile
All scheduling requests and time off must be submitted at the time of application; no changes will be approved after offer
Personal scrubs of any color are acceptable as dress code
Orientation is 8 hours, non-billable
Holiday and overtime multipliers apply

This position is ideal for experienced Interventional Radiology RNs seeking a temporary assignment in a high-acuity, technologically advanced environment.