Registered Nurse (RN) - Radiology

Registered Nurse (RN) – Radiology

Full-Time & Per Diem | Day Shift

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center | Queens, NY

Full-Time: $58.21/hour + Full 1199 Union Benefits

Per Diem: $65.00/hour

If you are an experienced RN who is comfortable caring for patients in a fast-paced procedural environment, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center wants to hear from you.

We are seeking Radiology RNs to provide specialized nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. This role requires an RN who can confidently assess and prepare patients, provide procedural monitoring and nursing interventions, recognize changes in patient condition, and support safe recovery following procedures.

This is a specialty procedural nursing opportunity, not a general bedside RN position.

What You'll Do

• Assess and prepare patients for diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures
• Provide nursing care and monitoring before, during, and after procedures
• Collaborate with radiologists, technologists, and other members of the procedural team
• Establish and maintain IV access and administer medications and contrast-related therapies as ordered
• Monitor patients throughout procedures and recognize changes requiring immediate clinical intervention
• Provide appropriate nursing support for patients receiving moderate/conscious sedation
• Monitor patients during recovery and assess readiness for transfer or discharge
• Recognize and respond appropriately to contrast reactions, respiratory compromise, and other procedural emergencies
• Educate patients and families regarding procedures, recovery, and post-procedure care

Requirements

What We're Looking For Current New York State RN license and registration Relevant Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Critical Care, PACU, Emergency Department, Cardiac Cath Lab, or comparable procedural nursing experience strongly preferred Current BLS certification required ACLS certification strongly preferred Demonstrated competency in patient assessment and monitoring in an acute or procedural care environment Experience with moderate/conscious sedation and procedural recovery highly desirable Strong ability to recognize and respond to changes in patient condition Excellent communication, clinical judgment, and interdisciplinary teamwork skills Important: This position requires more than general RN experience. Candidates should have a clinical background that demonstrates readiness to care for patients safely before, during, and after diagnostic or interventional radiology procedures. Choose the Opportunity That Works for You Full-Time | Day Shift $55.92/hour Full 1199 Union Benefits Per Diem | Day Shift $65.00/hour If your background includes Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Critical Care, PACU, ED, Cath Lab, or comparable procedural nursing experience, we encourage you to apply and clearly identify that experience on your resume. Bring your procedural nursing expertise to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and become part of a team where clinical judgment, collaboration, and patient safety matter every day.