Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Interventional Radiology RN with a WI or compact license and 2+ years of IR experience to join a Level IV Trauma Center in Kenosha, WI.

Details

• Interventional Radiology department with 2 IR suites in a Level IV Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center
• 74-bed facility treating inpatient, outpatient, and ER patients
• No Neuro IR cases performed at this facility
• Cath Lab and IR are separate units
• Staff assist with ultrasound-guided cases and CT as needed
• Typical case staffing includes 1 RN, 1 Tech, and a Radiologist/PA/APC, with additional staff for higher-level cases
• Procedures include paras/thoras, biopsies, abscess drainage, angiograms, fistulograms, g-tube placements/exchanges, kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty, coil embolizations, nephrostomy tubes/nephroureteral stents, dialysis catheters/central lines, ports, and IVC filters
• Y90s and TIPS experience preferred
• 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, with rotating start times between 0700-1530 or 0800-1630
• On-call rotation required: 1 weekend per 4-week schedule (Friday 07:00 - Monday 07:00) and 1 weekday call shift per week (16:30-07:00)
• Call team works a late shift (08:00-16:30) on call days
• Occasional floating to CT to continue cases with patients
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Siemens Artis Zee C-arm

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of IR experience required
• Minimum 12 months of core IR experience within the last year required
• Must be comfortable administering conscious/moderate sedation (excluding propofol) and other IV medications
• Experience circulating IR cases required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required
• Candidate's middle name/initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care and circulate during interventional radiology procedures
• Work alongside a support team including Radiologists, Techs, RTs, Hospitalists, Rapid Response/Code Team, and a Lead Tech who manages daily lab operations and scheduling
• Fully staffed department model includes 4 RNs and 4 Techs
• 3 days of orientation provided, with additional days available if needed
• Buddy call conducted during orientation
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday on a call-only basis
• RTO requests must be approved through the manager
• Scrubs provided; shoe covers required if wearing shoes from home
• Free parking available in an on-site lot
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restrictions
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments