Travel RN- IR Days REQ

Pay Rate: Up to $100/ hr combined (taxable hourly + tax-free allowances for travel, housing, meals). Rates may vary and are subject to change.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment & Preparation

• Conduct pre-procedure assessments, review patient history, allergies, medications, and lab results.

• Educate patients and families about the procedure, sedation, recovery, and post-procedure expectations.

• Ensure informed consent is obtained and documented properly.

• Prepare procedural equipment, supplies, and medications according to physician preference and protocol.

• Intra-Procedure Responsibilities

• Monitor and document patient vital signs, level of consciousness, and physiological responses during procedures.

• Administer moderate sedation under physician supervision per protocol.

• Maintain sterile technique and assist the interventional team with instrumentation and patient positioning.

• Respond promptly to emergencies and perform appropriate interventions (e.g., airway management, ACLS).

• Post-Procedure Care

• Provide recovery care, monitor for complications such as bleeding, allergic reactions, or changes in condition.

• Perform post-procedure assessments, remove vascular sheaths, and apply appropriate hemostasis .

• Provide discharge teaching, including site care, activity restrictions, and follow-up instructions.

• Collaboration & Documentation

• Communicate effectively with physicians, technologists, and other team members.

• Document nursing care, medications, sedation, and patient responses accurately in the EMR.

• Participate in quality assurance, process improvement, and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.

• Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.

• Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required .

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required .

• Moderate sedation certification per hospital policy.

• CCRN or CVRN preferred.