Travel Nurse RN - Interventional Radiology
17 days ago
New York
First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Interventional Radiology for a travel nursing job in bronx, New York. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Interventional Radiology, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 01/19/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 37.5 hours per week, • Shift: 8 hours, days, • Employment Type: Travel Department Overview • Department: Interventional Radiology (IR), • Role: Registered Nurse (RN), • Certifications Required:, • BLS (Basic Life Support), • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) → Travelers must have this, even though pediatric experience isn’t required ⚙️ Unit Setup • Facilities:, • 1 dedicated IR room, • Cath Lab (8th floor) used for vascular procedures, • Nurses may float between IR and Cath Lab in the same day, • Staffing: 7 RNs total, • Case Volume:, • IR: 5–8 procedures per day, • CT prep/IV starts: ~50 patients per day 🩺 Common Procedures & Diagnoses • Biopsies: Breast, thyroid (US-guided), CT/MRI-guided, • Complex Vascular:, • Embolization (bleeds, fibroids, tumors), • Thrombectomies (pulmonary embolism, DVT) using INARI/EKOS systems, • Drainage: Abscesses, pleural effusions, joint collections, abdominal fluid (paracentesis), • Pain Management: Injections (spine, shoulder, hip, knee), • Lines & Access: Permcaths, PICCs, ports, tunneled catheters, chemo infusion ports, fistula checks, • Monitoring: Pacemaker patients, sedation cases (peds & adults) 📋 Job Duties • Patient assessment & charting (Radiology Flowsheet), • Managing patients in all 3 phases: pre-, intra-, and post-procedure, • Communicating with physicians/mid-level providers about care plans, • IV insertions & CT preps for scheduled patients 👩⚕️ Experience Requirements • Minimum: 1 year in IR, • Must be proficient in IV starts, • First-time travelers welcome, • Critical care exposure is a bonus 🖥️ Systems & Team • EMR: Allscripts, • Interventionalists: IR Chair + another MD in-house during the day, on-call after 5 pm, • Charge Nurse: Runs the schedule, coordinates, and steps in to help if needed, • IR Techs: CST paired with physician; IR techs come from Radiology ⏰ Shifts & Scheduling • Shift Times:, • 7:00 am – 7:30 pm, • 7:00 pm start (12-hour shifts), • Breaks: 1-hour lunch + two 15-minute breaks, • Scheduling: Travelers provide availability; flexibility required (no guaranteed block scheduling) By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry. But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because: • ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey., • ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals., • ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences., • Medical benefits, • Sick pay, • 401k retirement plan, • Weekly pay, • Referral bonus