Sedation Nurse (RN)

About the Company

Primary Vascular Care is a specialized vascular practice dedicated to serving the long-term care population. Our team brings a clinic-like experience directly to patients through bedside consultations and diagnostics, while advanced vascular procedures are performed in our procedure suites and partner facilities. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-focused vascular care in a collaborative and efficient clinical environment.

About the Role

Primary Vascular Care is seeking an experienced Sedation Nurse (RN) to join our team on a per diem basis assisting with vascular procedures in the operating room. The ideal candidate has experience administering and monitoring moderate sedation in a procedural environment and is comfortable working alongside physicians during image-guided vascular interventions. This role offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled vascular team.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor moderate sedation for patients undergoing vascular procedures.
• Continuously assess patient vital signs, airway status, and level of consciousness during procedures.
• Prepare patients for procedures including IV placement, medication administration, and pre-procedural assessment.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort before, during, and after sedation.
• Document sedation medications, monitoring data, and patient responses in accordance with facility and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure emergency equipment, medications, and monitoring devices are available and functioning prior to procedures.
• Assist the procedural team while maintaining sterile technique when appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians, radiologic technologists, and surgical staff to ensure efficient procedural workflow.
• Monitor patients during recovery and ensure safe discharge from the procedural area.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS Certification required
• ACLS Certification required
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience in procedural, interventional, or critical care settings preferred
• Experience administering or monitoring moderate sedation strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of patient monitoring, airway management, and emergency response protocols
• Ability to work independently in a procedural environment

Preferred Experience

• Experience with vascular or interventional radiology procedures
• Prior experience in OBL, ASC, cath lab, or hospital operating room settings
• Familiarity with sedation documentation and procedural workflow

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling
• Opportunity to work with an experienced vascular team
• Dynamic procedural environment with advanced vascular interventions
• Competitive per diem compensation