Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Interventional Radiology (IR)

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Preferred: PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Interventional Radiology (IR), ICU, or Emergency Room (ER)
• Neuro experience preferred
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Department & Work Environment

• Department: Interventional Radiology (IR)
• Number of suites/labs: 1
• Common patient diagnoses/types: Diagnostics, Embolisms, Carotid Stents, Thrombectomies
• EMR/Equipment: EPIC & Siemens - Artis Icono
• IR Techs: Neuro IR techs available
• Manager/Charge Nurse: Present on each shift; charge nurse takes assignments

Scheduling & Shifts

• Shift hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Monday to Friday, 4 ten-hour shifts)
• Scheduling: Cyclic scheduling, self-scheduling not specified
• Call requirements: Call rotation approximately 10-13 days per month, including weekends and holidays
• Floating: May float within Radiology (IV starts, transport, file room coverage) and possibly to other facilities for stroke or IR cases

Orientation & Training

• Unit/department-specific orientation: 2 weeks
• RN Orientation includes a pass/fail exam (open book) with a required 90% score to continue

Additional Notes

• Must have a valid driver's license at time of submittal (used to verify candidate is within 50-mile radius)
• Radius rule: Candidates must live within 50 miles and cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI and Dignity)
• Fingernail policy: Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply may result in contract termination
• Attributes for success: Reliability, flexibility, personable, professional, and patient-oriented
• Return to Office (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO extensions allowed

This position is ideal for experienced IR RNs seeking a 13-week contract in a dynamic interventional radiology setting with a focus on neuro and vascular procedures.