Travel RN- IR Days REQ: 982005

Pay Rate: Up to $65/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.  Experience Minimum of 2 years of critical care, emergency, or interventional radiology nursing experience preferred. Familiarity with conscious sedation, hemodynamic monitoring, and sterile procedures strongly desired.  Skills & Abilities Strong critical thinking and assessment skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient education abilities. Comfort with electronic medical records and procedural documentation systems.