RN Intervention Radiology

RN Interventional Radiology (IR)

Location : Kenosha, WI 53142

Position : Interventional Radiology RN

Job Type : Crisis Rate | Contract

Hours : 40 hrs / week

Shift : 8-hour Day Shift (Start times vary 07 : 00-08 : 00 based on call schedule)

Contract Dates : Dec 8, 2025 - Mar 7, 2026

Interview Required : Yes

Work Setting : IR Procedural Suite (2 rooms)

Position Summary

This IR RN supports a busy procedural radiology department performing a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient image-guided procedures. The nurse circulates cases, administers conscious / moderate sedation, manages IV medications, and provides pre- / post-procedure patient care. The role requires strong procedural experience and the ability to respond quickly to urgent add-ons while on call.

Core Responsibilities

• Circulate IR procedures and support the physician / APC team throughout all phases of care.
• Administer conscious / moderate sedation (no propofol) and monitor patient response.
• Manage IV medications, hemodynamics, and procedural documentation.
• Prep, assess, and recover patients pre- and post-procedure.
• Assist with procedures requiring ultrasound guidance and provide support in CT as needed.
• Collaborate with techs, radiologists, and RRT for complex cases or deteriorating patients.
• Maintain workflow in a 2-suite IR department and manage emergent call-ins.
• Follow all safety, compliance, and sedation protocols.

Required Experience & Skills

2+ years IR RN experience (required)

Conscious / moderate sedation competency

Strong procedural nursing background

Ability to circulate all core IR procedures

Comfortable with fast-paced call environment

Preferred : EPIC, Siemens Artis Zee familiarity

Required Certifications

RN License : WI or Compact

BLS (AHA)

ACLS (Required)

Common Procedure Types

Required :

Paracentesis & Thoracentesis

Biopsies (Bone, Thyroid, Liver, Renal)

Abscess drains

G-tubes (new & exchanges)

Angiograms (UE / LE)

Fistulograms

Kyphoplasty / Vertebroplasty

Coil embolizations

Nephrostomy tubes & stents

Ports, trialysis catheters, central lines

IVC filter management

Preferred :

Y90, TIPS

Call & Scheduling

On-Call Required

Every 3rd weekend : Fri 16 : 30 → Mon 07 : 00

1-2 weekday call shifts per week (16 : 30-07 : 00)

Late shift : 08 : 00-16 : 30 on call days

Holiday : Possible 1 holiday on-call during contract

No staffed weekend hours - call only

Schedule created by Lead Tech

Unit & Facility Information

Level IV Trauma Center

Primary Stroke Center

74-bed hospital

IR Suites : 2

Support team includes Radiologists, RNs, Techs, RT, RRT, Hospitalist, Manager / Supervisor

Tech / Systems

Epic

Alaris

Pyxis

C-Arm : Siemens Artis Zee

Orientation

~3 days

Includes buddy call and unit training

Additional Notes

Scrubs provided

Shoe covers required if wearing outside shoes

Parking : Free, onsite