Travel Nurse RN - Interventional Radiology - $2,571 per week
Fusion Medical Staffing · Jackson, MS · 6 days ago
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Specialty: Interventional Radiology • Discipline: RN • Start Date: 09/14/2026 • Duration: 13 weeks • 40 hours per week • Shift: 8 hours, days • Employment Type: Travel
About the role
The Interventional Radiology (IR) Nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing minimally invasive procedures in the IR lab. This role involves pre-procedure assessment, intra-procedure monitoring, sedation administration, and post-procedure recovery management. The IR Nurse works closely with radiologists, technologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety, comfort, and optimal procedural outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive pre-procedure assessments, including reviewing medical history and lab results
- Educate patients and families about IR procedures, sedation, and post-procedure care
- Administer and monitor moderate sedation, ensuring patient comfort and safety
- Monitor hemodynamic status, cardiac rhythms, and oxygenation levels during procedures
- Assist physicians during procedures, ensuring proper positioning, sterile technique, and instrument handling
- Recognize and respond to complications, escalating care when necessary
- Provide post-procedure monitoring and recovery care, including pain management and patient discharge education
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments, medications, and procedural details
- Collaborate with IR technologists, radiologists, and other healthcare team members to deliver coordinated care
- Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards
- Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
Requirements
- One year’s recent experience as an Interventional Radiology RN
- Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
- Current BLS (AHA/ARC) certification
Preferred Qualifications
- PALS or ENPC certifications
- ACLS certification
- RCIS/RCES certification
- Other certifications or licenses as required for the position
Skills
- Critical thinking, service excellence, and strong interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Proficiency in reading and comprehending written instructions, following verbal instructions, and using PC skills
- Physical ability to remain stationary, move about, move equipment (50-100 lbs), push, pull, and bend
- Interpersonal skills to work effectively with a variety of personnel, presenting a positive attitude and professionalism
- Technical/motor skills to grasp, perform fine manipulation, and assist with procedures or equipment
- Mental ability to cope with frequent public contact, meet deadlines under pressure, work under supervision or independently, and handle irregular schedules
- Visual acuity and effective communication abilities
Benefits
- Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first-day coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1,560 hours
- Life and short-term disability insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Aggressive refer-a-friend bonus program
- 24/7 recruiter support
- Reimbursement for licensure and continuing education units (CEUs)
- Day-one insurance with $0 copay for mental health services
- Scholarships and awards
- Exclusive discounts
- Mileage reimbursement
- License and certification reimbursement
- Weekly pay
- Cancelation protection
- Guaranteed hours
- Employee assistance programs
- Continuing education opportunities