Description

American Traveler is hiring an Interventional Radiology/Endovascular RN with 3-5 years of recent IR or Cath Lab experience and a NJ or compact RN license.

Details

• Cardiac Catheterization Lab setting within a hospital
• Critically ill medical and surgical patient population undergoing invasive procedures under Fluoroscopy and general X-ray
• Assists with invasive procedures in Interventional Radiology, Endovascular Surgery, and Neurosurgical interventional specialties
• Caseload includes diagnostic and interventional peripheral vascular procedures
• Experience with hemodialysis patient population including fistula care and management
• AM shift, 4x10-hour shifts Monday through Friday with a flex day off based on departmental needs
• 38 hours per week
• No on-call responsibilities and no weekend requirements
• May float to a sister hospital as needed
• Uses Epic for charting

Requirements

• Active NJ or compact RN license
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Minimum 3-5 years of recent experience as an Interventional Radiology Nurse or Cardiac Catheterization Lab Nurse
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program
• Experience with moderate sedation administration
• Experience with pre/post procedural care and management
• Experience with groin care and management and hemodynamic monitoring
• Experience with hemodialysis fistula care and management
• Epic proficiency required
• Excellent communication and computer skills

Additional Information

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate the plan of care for critically ill patients undergoing invasive procedures
• Performs pre/post procedural patient education
• Collaborates with the healthcare team through a Shared Governance model to promote evidence-based care within a healing culture
• Maintains required competencies related to the care and management of the Interventional Radiology patient population
• Functions within an integrated Health Care System to provide professional critical care nursing care
• Demonstrates core values of Professionalism, Respect, Involvement, Dignity, and Excellence (PRIDE)
• Follows AORN guidelines for aseptic technique during invasive procedures
• Local candidates accepted