Interventional Radiology RN
Phoenix, Arizona
Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology RN

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking experienced Interventional Radiology Registered Nurses for a travel assignment at a large hospital in Arizona. Candidates with Neuro IR experience and Level I Trauma experience are required. ICU RNs with IR experience may also be considered.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Arizona
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Interventional Radiology nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Experience working with Level I Trauma patients

Orientation & Training

• Pass/fail SIMs Lab on Day 1 of orientation covering:

  • Foley catheter insertion
  • Central line dressing changes (except certain units with modified requirements)
• Additional education on lifts, restraints, and wound care policies
• 2-shift floor-specific orientation

Work Environment & Details

• 5 Angio rooms, 2 CT scanners, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine available
• Cases include: chemoembolization, Y-90, GJ tubes, IVC filters, vascular access, angiograms, CT biopsies, ablations, ultrasound biopsies, thoracentesis, paracentesis, neuro endovascular stroke treatment (RN not assigned to neuro endovascular area)
• Electronic Medical Record system: Cerner
• Charge nurse role available
• Support staff includes IR techs, CT, Nuclear Medicine, and Ultrasound techs
• Telemetry and ventilator patients present
• Hospitalist or intensivist coverage in-house
• IV teams available for PICC lines and difficult IV starts
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy available 24/7

Schedule & Shifts

• Day shifts, 9-10 hours (typically 07:30-17:00 or 07:00-18:00)
• 36-40 hours per week, Monday through Friday with a weekday day off
• Occasional Saturdays (1-2 per month) and possible holiday shifts
• No on-call required for this position

Additional Notes

• Strict adherence to sterile field protocols during SIMs Lab and clinical practice is mandatory
• Candidates not competent in Foley catheter insertion or central line dressing changes are not a good fit
• Scrubs provided by the facility

This position is ideal for RNs with strong Interventional Radiology skills, trauma experience, and the ability to work independently in a high-acuity environment.