Travel RN – Interventional Radiology Procedural (Day Shift) — Columbia, MO

Job ID: M-RN-292318

We're looking for an experienced RN to join an interventional radiology team in Columbia, MO. This is a contract/travel opportunity starting ASAP, Monday–Friday days, 36 hours/week, with a pay rate of $2,308/36-hours.

What you'll bring

• Active RN license in the state of practice.
• 1–2 years of acute care nursing experience (ICU, ED, PACU, or procedural areas preferred).
• Current BLS and ACLS; PALS may be required depending on the patient population.
• Proficiency with moderate sedation, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and basic airway management.
• Strong IV skills and experience with central lines, vascular access, and sterile technique.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment, responding to emergencies, and taking call if required.

What you’ll do

• Perform thorough pre-procedure assessments, including review of medical history, allergies, and diagnostics.
• Administer and monitor moderate (conscious) sedation, watching patient response throughout procedures.
• Assist radiologists with a range of invasive procedures—biopsies, drain placements, vascular access, and device insertions.
• Continuously monitor hemodynamics, cardiac rhythms, and airway status during procedures.
• Prepare and maintain sterile fields, set up procedural equipment, and help troubleshoot as needed.
• Manage vascular access devices, IV infusions, medication administration, and emergency interventions when necessary.
• Provide post-procedure monitoring, manage pain or complications, and ensure patients are safely recovered and informed.
• Educate patients and families about what to expect before, during, and after procedures, including discharge instructions.
• Collaborate closely with technologists, radiologists, anesthesia providers, and the multidisciplinary care team.
• Accurately document assessments, medications, sedation levels, and all procedural details in the EMR.

If you enjoy hands-on procedural nursing and working with a collaborative team in a dynamic environment, this role in Columbia could be a great fit.