Registered Nurse Interventional Radiology

Ascension is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for Interventional Radiology travel assignments. In this role, you will provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. Responsibilities include pre- and post-procedure assessment, moderate sedation administration, circulating and assisting during procedures, patient and family education, and collaboration with radiologists and technologists. You'll work in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment that values diversity, continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth across multiple care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures
• Perform pre- and post-procedure patient assessments and monitoring
• Administer medications and moderate sedation per protocol and physician orders
• Assist radiologists during procedures, including circulating and scrubbing as needed
• Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery, and follow-up care
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
• Collaborate with radiology technologists and multidisciplinary care teams
• Follow infection control, safety, and quality standards in the IR suite
• Respond to emergencies and changes in patient condition promptly
• Adapt to different facilities and workflows in a travel assignment model

Required Skills

• Interventional radiology nursing
• Moderate sedation administration and monitoring
• Hemodynamic and cardiac rhythm monitoring
• Venous and arterial access management
• Critical care and emergency response skills
• Electronic medical record documentation
• Patient and family education
• Infection control and sterile technique
• Medication administration and titration
• Multidisciplinary team collaboration