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)

Position Summary

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.

Core Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Experience & Skills

• 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

Required Certifications

• RN License: WI or Compact

• BLS (AHA)

• ACLS (Required)

Common Procedure Types

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

Call & Scheduling

• 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

Unit & Facility Information

• Level IV Trauma Center

• Primary Stroke Center

• 74-bed hospital

• IR Suites: 2

• Support team includes Radiologists, RNs, Techs, RT, RRT, Hospitalist, Manager/Supervisor

Tech/Systems

• Epic

• Alaris

• Pyxis

• C-Arm: Siemens Artis Zee

= Orientation

• ~3 days

• Includes buddy call and unit training

Additional Notes

• Scrubs provided

• Shoe covers required if wearing outside shoes

• Parking: Free, onsite