Interventional Radiology RN

Job Title: Interventional Radiology RN
Location: Rockford IL
Region: Illinois
Department: Interventional Radiology
Work Location: Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center - Riverside
Position Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $70.00 $72.00/hr
Schedule: 8-hour day shifts with on-call rotation
Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week
Contract Length: 13 weeks
EMR: EPIC

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Interventional Radiology RN for a contract opportunity at Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center - Riverside in Rockford IL. This role is ideal for a skilled RN with strong Interventional Radiology cardiovascular intervention and critical care experience. The selected candidate will support patient care in the IR setting assist with interventional procedures and participate in an on-call rotation that includes weeknights weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in the Interventional Radiology setting
• Support interventional radiology and cardiovascular procedure workflow
• Utilize the nursing process and critical thinking in collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams
• Perform patient assessments care planning interventions and evaluation of outcomes
• Administer medications and treatments according to approved nursing standards policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation in accordance with facility standards
• Develop and implement individualized patient care plans based on physician direction and hospital policy
• Provide patient and family education based on identified needs and level of understanding
• Respond appropriately to complex clinical situations and escalate concerns through the proper chain of command
• Support patient safety quality care and a positive patient experience throughout the assignment
• Participate in performance improvement peer review shared governance and continuous learning activities

Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license required at time of submission
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• 3 years of RN experience with at least 1 year of critical care experience preferred
• Interventional Radiology experience required
• Cardiovascular Intervention experience required
• Experience in IR at a Level 1 Trauma Center preferred
• BLS / CPR certification required
• ACLS certification required
• PALS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Must successfully pass EKG test prior to completion of orientation
• EPIC experience preferred
• Must be available for 8-hour day shifts with on-call rotation including weeknights weekends and holidays
• Holiday coverage required