Travel RN - Interventional Radiology Procedural (36-hr, Days) Carbondale, IL

Ref #: M-RN-296851

Location: Carbondale, IL
Type: Contract/Travel
Start: ASAP
Schedule: Mon–Fri, Days (8:00 AM–6:30 PM)
Hours: 36/week
Rate: $2,686/36-hours

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in Illinois
• 1–2+ years acute care nursing (ICU, ED, PACU, or procedural preferred)
• BLS and ACLS required; PALS as applicable to patient population
• Competency in moderate (conscious) sedation, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and basic airway management
• Strong peripheral and central IV skills, vascular access experience, and sterile technique
• Ability to work in fast-paced settings, respond to emergencies, and take call if required

Core Responsibilities

• Perform pre-procedure assessments: review history, allergies, medications, and diagnostic results
• Administer and monitor moderate sedation; continuously assess patient response and sedation level
• Assist radiologists with invasive interventional procedures (biopsies, drain placements, vascular access, device insertions)
• Monitor hemodynamics, cardiac rhythms, and airway status throughout procedures
• Prepare and maintain sterile fields; set up, manage, and troubleshoot procedural equipment
• Manage vascular access devices, IV infusions, medication administration, and emergency interventions
• Provide post-procedure monitoring, pain/complication management, and ensure safe recovery and disposition
• Educate patients and families on procedures, expectations, and post-procedure care
• Collaborate with radiology technologists, radiologists, anesthesia, and multidisciplinary team members
• Accurately document assessments, medications, sedation levels, interventions, and procedural details in the EMR