Travel Interventional Radiology RN - $2,348 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Interventional Radiology for a travel nursing job in Ithaca, New York. This is a 13-week travel assignment with 36 hours per week on 12-hour day shifts. The right RN should have 1–2 years recent acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Start or check peripheral IVs, access and assess infusaports, administer medications, monitor vital signs, suction patients, insert foleys, and help patients with their personal needs
• Inform the technologist or radiologist of any unusual patient needs
• Perform specialized nursing duties, such as administering IV sedation or analgesia during special procedures
• Closely monitor patients with cardiac/pulse oximeters
• Stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty
• Easily lift 20 pounds; moving or lifting patients may require lifting up to 50 pounds at times

Requirements

• BLS certification
• 2 years of recent acute care experience
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment

Skills

• Experience and skill in caring for patients in a diagnostic environment
• Ability to work with a diverse team of caregivers to appropriately evaluate and implement diagnostic care using correct procedures and physician instructions
• RNs may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1