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 07:0008:00 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
• 12 weekday call shifts per week (16:3007:00)
• Late shift: 08:0016:30 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