Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Interventional Radiology position at a Magnet-designated, Level III Trauma Center in Milwaukee, WI, working weekend shifts with on-call responsibilities.

Details

• Located in Milwaukee, WI at a 933-bed, Magnet-designated, Level III Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Interventional Radiology unit staffed 24/7 serving an adult-only patient population
• General IR procedures include kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty, central lines/PICCs/ports, fistulograms, IVC filters, nephrostomy tubes, nephroureteral stents, peripheral leg cases, coil embolization, thoracentesis/paracentesis, and CT-supported procedures (biopsies, cryos, drains)
• Neuro IR procedures include stroke intervention, embolization, DSA, WADA testing, and spinal angiography
• CT room supported by IR for additional procedures including cryos, CT biopsies, and drains
• AAA intervention experience preferred
• Unit averages 40–50 patients per day
• 12-hour day shifts, Fridays through Sundays, 0700–1930 (36 hrs/week)
• On-call required: one weekday call shift per week (Mon–Thu), end of shift until 0700 the following morning
• Weekend call: once every 5th or 6th weekend, end of shift Friday through Monday at 0700
• Travelers with Neuro IR experience may be asked to take Neuro call; those without will take General IR call only
• On-call response time: 30 minutes
• No floating required
• EMR: Epic (experience preferred)
• IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Pyxis; imaging PACS: Change Healthcare
• Siemens and GE imaging equipment (experience preferred); injector: MedRad
• Additional equipment in use includes IVUS, GE Ultrasound, Laser, Bovie, and Angiojet (experience not required)

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 12 months of IR nursing experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• Neuro IR experience required for RN candidates
• Experience administering procedural sedation required
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• COVID vaccination required
• Candidate's middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• RN responsibilities include patient monitoring, sedation administration (when anesthesia is not involved), and charting
• Unit support includes two coordinators, two lead techs, tech specialists, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, 24/7 Hospitalist coverage, and CNA/transport staff
• Orientation includes 1–2 weeks with a preceptor and competency check-off
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• Free parking available on-site with badge access
• No holidays currently required, though this is subject to change (call only if applicable)
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply provided they have IR experience
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate; no radius restrictions apply
• Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months before being eligible for this position