Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse (IR RN) for a travel nursing assignment in Chico, California.
This position is ideal for an RN with at least 2 years of recent Interventional Radiology nursing experience who is comfortable supporting minimally invasive image-guided procedures, administering and monitoring procedural sedation, and providing pre- and post-procedure patient care.
The IR RN will work closely with interventional radiologists, imaging technologists, anesthesia professionals, and other members of the procedural care team to ensure safe and efficient patient care.
Candidates must have an active California RN license, current CPR/BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, along with previous Epic experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to patients before, during, and after interventional radiology procedures.
- Perform comprehensive pre-procedure assessments.
- Review medical history, medications, allergies, laboratory values, and required documentation.
- Verify procedure orders, consent, patient identity, and procedural site.
- Prepare patients for image-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Establish and maintain IV access as needed.
- Administer medications and procedural sedation according to provider orders and facility protocols.
- Continuously monitor patients receiving moderate or procedural sedation.
- Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythm, oxygen saturation, respiratory status, pain level, and level of consciousness.
- Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Assist physicians during interventional radiology procedures within RN scope of practice.
- Maintain patient safety throughout invasive and minimally invasive procedures.
- Provide post-procedure recovery and monitoring.
- Assess vascular access and procedural sites for bleeding, hematoma, or other complications.
- Provide pain and nausea management following procedures.
- Determine patient readiness for discharge or transfer based on established clinical criteria.
- Educate patients and families regarding procedures, recovery expectations, medications, and follow-up instructions.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic.
- Participate in procedural time-outs and other patient-safety protocols.
- Follow infection-prevention, medication-safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate effectively with radiologists, technologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Required Experience
Candidates must have:
- Minimum 2 years of Interventional Radiology RN experience
- Recent procedural nursing experience
- Previous experience with procedural/moderate sedation
- Previous experience with post-procedure patient recovery
- Experience caring for patients undergoing invasive or image-guided procedures
- Recent experience using the Epic EMR system
- Strong patient assessment and monitoring skills
- Ability to recognize and respond quickly to procedural complications or changes in patient condition
Required Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must have:
- Active Registered Nurse license through the California Board of Registered Nursing
- Current CPR / BLS certification
- Current ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Current PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support
All required licenses and certifications must remain current throughout the assignment.
Preferred Clinical Experience
Strong candidates may also have experience with:
- Image-guided biopsies
- Drain placements
- Vascular access procedures
- Central venous catheter placement
- PICC-related procedures
- Angiography
- Embolization procedures
- Interventional oncology procedures
- Nephrostomy procedures
- Gastrostomy tube procedures
- Thoracentesis and paracentesis
- Procedural recovery
- Emergency response in procedural areas
Specific procedure responsibilities may vary according to department needs and RN scope of practice.
Key Clinical Skills
Successful candidates should be comfortable with:
- Interventional Radiology nursing
- Procedural sedation
- Moderate sedation monitoring
- Pre-procedure assessment
- Post-procedure recovery
- Cardiac monitoring
- IV medication administration
- Vascular access
- Pain management
- Patient monitoring
- Emergency response
- Procedural documentation
- Epic EMR
- Patient and family education
- Interdisciplinary communication
Schedule Requirements
- Day Shift
- Five 8-hour shifts per week
- 6:30 AM start time
- 40 hours per week
Exact end times or scheduling may vary based on procedural volume and department needs.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced Interventional Radiology RN who is comfortable caring for patients throughout the entire procedural process—from pre-procedure preparation through sedation, intra-procedure monitoring, and post-procedure recovery.
You should have strong assessment skills, confidence with procedural sedation, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to respond calmly and effectively when patient conditions change.
This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals currently working as an:
- Interventional Radiology RN
- IR RN
- Procedural RN
- Radiology RN
- Special Procedures RN
- Cath Lab / IR RN
- Travel Interventional Radiology RN
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants based on education, experience, licensure, certifications, clinical skills, and the requirements of the position.
