Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Interventional Radiology/Cath Lab position requiring 3-5 years of cardiac or interventional radiology imaging experience and an active NJ or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Advanced Vascular unit performing interventional radiology and cardiac imaging procedures
• Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm schedule with no weekend requirements
• No on-call responsibilities
• May float to a sister hospital nearby as needed
• Uses EPIC for electronic charting
• Performs pre-procedural assessments including medical history, renal function, cardiac status, and contraindication review
• Administers and titrates medications per protocol for cardiac imaging optimization
• Establishes IV access for contrast administration, including use of power injectors
• Accesses implanted chest ports

Requirements

• Active NJ or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience required
• 3-5 years of cardiac telemetry monitoring, cardiac imaging, or radiology/interventional radiology imaging experience required
• Strong IV insertion skills required
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

Additional Information

• Provides continuous patient monitoring before, during, and after cardiac imaging procedures
• Responds to emergencies including contrast reactions and acute clinical events per ACLS guidelines
• Delivers patient education and ensures informed consent for procedures
• Collaborates with radiologists, technologists, and interdisciplinary teams to support efficient workflow
• Implements evidence-based practices to reduce risk of contrast-related complications
• Documents care accurately in the electronic medical record
• Ensures adherence to departmental protocols and regulatory standards, including Joint Commission requirements
• Local candidates accepted at a different pay rate
• First-time travelers may be considered for this role