RN - IR

Interventional Services RN

The Interventional Radiology/Cardiology RN provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing invasive interventional procedures. This role works collaboratively with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. The RN acts as a patient advocate and is responsible for the direction and supervision of any personnel assigned. He/she may be on call for the Interventional Unit as needed. The RN is responsible to the Unit Nurse Manager or RN Team Leader.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Administer medications as ordered, including anticoagulants, vasoactive agents, contrast, and emergency drugs.
• Maintain sterile technique and assist with procedures as needed.
• Act as a patient advocate and anticipate the needs of the interventionalist.
• Recognize and respond rapidly to complications such as arrhythmia, bleeding, reaction to contrast, stroke alerts, and cardiac arrest.
• Collaboration on contrast allergy management is essential.
• Work with radiology technicians and physicians to address contrast allergies or sensitivities.
• Participate in pre-procedure discussions regarding appropriate contrast agents.
• Ensure allergy considerations are communicated effectively during the timeout.
• When assigned monitoring for moderate sedation, engage only in tasks that do not compromise continual patient assessment.
• Verify the ASA classification and consult anesthesia for high ASA scores.
• Provide moderate sedation per protocol and monitor vital signs and hemodynamics.
• Intervene appropriately for any complications that arise.
• When assigned as a scrub technologist, use sterile techniques to assist physicians during interventional procedures.
• Prepare and organize sterile instruments and procedural trays.
• Anticipate physician needs and respond quickly during critical moments.
• Communicate actively with the monitoring team to ensure accurate documentation.
• As a primary monitor technologist, record hemodynamic data and procedural events accurately.
• Ensure allergy considerations are communicated during the timeout.
• Operate and troubleshoot physiological monitoring systems.
• Document all supplies used, contrast usage, and procedural details accurately.
• Support the clinical team by assisting with patient preparation, patient positioning, and connecting monitoring equipment.
• Verify allergies, NPO status, and renal function collaboratively with the team.
• Perform patient identification and timeout processes in accordance with institutional policy.
• Assist with managing supplies, restocking rooms, and preparing for the next case.
• Assist with ensuring proper care of medical devices and support room turnover efficiency as needed.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry‑leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Health: Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest‑growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct‑hire, and non‑clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long‑term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest‑growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

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