RN - Neuro IR

Neuro Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse (RN)

Hospital Information

• Level II Trauma Center
• Level III NICU
• Level II Pediatric Trauma
• On the Journey to Magnet Status Designation
• Primary Stroke and Chest Pain Center
• Teaching Hospital
• 417 Beds

General Information

• Beds/Procedural Areas: 2 Cath Labs; 2 Hybrid Peripheral/OR
• Travelers must live 100+ miles from the facility.
• Permanent staff must wait 1 full year before returning as a traveler.

Patient Types

Traveler will be a member of the Stroke Team. ICU experience is required for the RN position.

Patient Ratios

RN: 1:1

Required Certifications

• RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Required Education

Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing. Registered Nurse (RN) South Dakota Board of Nursing.

Required Skills

• ICU experience is a MUST position will be a member of the Neuro IR Stroke Team
• Endotracheal ventilation, including basic management and understanding of ventilators
• Tracheostomy patients, including ventilation through stoma
• Vasoactive and sedation drips
• Safe use of paralytics
• Set-up, troubleshooting, and use of arterial lines
• External Ventricular Drains (EVDs), including Camino ICP monitoring
• External pacemakers
• Chest tubes
• Swan/Cordis central line catheter use and monitoring
• Recovery and monitoring of arterial puncture sites

Support on the Unit

• CNA: N/A
• Charge Nurse: Available Monday-Friday, 0600-1630
• Phlebotomy: N/A
• IV/VAT Team: N/A

Charting & Equipment

• EPIC: Required
• Epic Cupid: Preferred
• Alaris
• Omnicell

Floating

No floating required.

Orientation

4 days of orientation with 10-hour shifts.

Scheduling

• Shift Options:
  • 4 10-hour shifts: 0700-1730 or 0800-1830
  • 8-hour shifts: 0700-1530 or 0730-1600 on call days
• Call: 1 week on, 2 weeks off

Other Notes

• Scrub Color: Procedural; provided
• Free Parking: Yes

Client Details Address 353 Fairmont Blvd State SD Zip Code 57701 Trauma Level Level 2