RN Intervention Radiology

RN Interventional Radiology (IR)

Location:

Kenosha, WI 53142
Position:
Interventional Radiology RN
Job Type: Crisis Rate | Contract

Hours:

40 hrs/week

Shift: 8-hour Day Shift (Start times vary 07:00–08:00 based on call schedule)
Contract Dates:
Dec 8, 2025 – Mar 7, 2026
Interview

Required:

Yes
Work Setting: IR Procedural Suite (2 rooms)

This IR RN supports a busy procedural radiology department performing a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient image-guided procedures. The nurse circulates cases, administers conscious/moderate sedation, manages IV medications, and provides pre-/post-procedure patient care. The role requires strong procedural experience and the ability to respond quickly to urgent add‑ons while on call.

• Circulate IR procedures and support the physician/APC team throughout all phases of care.
• Administer conscious/moderate sedation (no propofol) and monitor patient response.
• Manage IV medications, hemodynamics, and procedural documentation.
• Prep, assess, and recover patients pre‑ and post‑procedure.
• Assist with procedures requiring ultrasound guidance and provide support in CT as needed.
• Collaborate with techs, radiologists, and RRT for complex cases or deteriorating patients.
• Maintain workflow in a 2‑suite IR department and manage emergent call‑ins.
• Follow all safety, compliance, and sedation protocols.

• 2+ years IR RN experience (required)
• Conscious/moderate sedation competency
• Strong procedural nursing background
• Ability to circulate all core IR procedures
• Comfortable with fast‑paced call environment
• Preferred: EPIC, Siemens Artis Zee familiarity

• RN License: WI or Compact
• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (Required)

Required:

• Paracentesis & Thoracentesis
• Biopsies (Bone, Thyroid, Liver, Renal)
• Abscess drains
• G‑tubes (new & exchanges)
• Angiograms (UE/LE)
• Fistulograms
• Kyphoplasty/Vertebroplasty
• Coil embolizations
• Nephrostomy tubes & stents
• Ports, trialysis catheters, central lines
• IVC filter management

Preferred:

• Y90, TIPS

• On-Call Required
  • Every 3rd weekend:
    Fri 16:30 → Mon 07:00
  • 1–2 weekday call shifts per week (16:30–07:00)
• Late shift: 08:00–16:30 on call days
• Holiday:
  Possible 1 holiday on-call during contract
• No staffed weekend hours — call only
• Schedule created by Lead Tech

• Level IV Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• 74‑bed hospital
• IR Suites: 2
• Support team includes Radiologists, RNs, Techs, RT, RRT, Hospitalist, Manager/Supervisor

• Epic
• Alaris
• Pyxis
• C‑Arm:
  Siemens Artis Zee

• ~3 days
• Includes buddy call and unit training

• Scrubs provided
• Shoe covers required if wearing outside shoes
• Parking:
  Free, onsite