Job Description

Position: RN - Interventional Radiology

Location: Houston, TX, 77074

Duration: 03+ months with possible extension

Shift timing:  07:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Hours per day:  9.5

Pay rate: $50-55/hr on W2

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) – Interventional Radiology to join our healthcare team. The RN in this role will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures. This position requires a strong clinical background, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care before, during, and after interventional radiology procedures.
• Assist radiologists and other healthcare professionals in performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including but not limited to angiography, embolization, biopsies, and catheter placements.
• Monitor patient vital signs and respond promptly to changes in condition.
• Administer medications, including moderate sedation, under physician orders and per hospital protocols.
• Educate patients and their families on procedure preparation, post-procedure care, and any necessary follow-up.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care, medications, and procedural details in electronic medical records (EMR).
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain a safe and sterile environment in the interventional suite.
• Assist in managing emergency situations, including recognizing and responding to complications.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing – BSN preferred).
• Licensure/Certification: Current RN license in Texas and BLS/ACLS certification required, BLS
• Experience: Minimum of [1-3] years of nursing experience, preferably in critical care, emergency medicine, or interventional radiology.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in IV therapy, medication administration, and monitoring of patients under sedation.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; ability to work collaboratively with physicians, technologists, and other healthcare professionals.

Work Environment:

• Exposure to radiation, infectious diseases, and bodily fluids.
• Requires the ability to stand for long periods and assist in patient transfers and positioning.
• May require on-call duties, weekend, and holiday shifts as needed.

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