Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology (RN - IR)

Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology (RN - IR) Location: Chicago, Illinois (Onsite) Work Type: Full-Time Positions: 1 Hours: 40 Hours per Week Shift Details • Schedule Options: • 4 x 10-hour shifts OR 5 x 8-hour shifts • Shift Timing: Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) • No weekend requirement (unless specified by unit) The Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology (RN - IR) is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care across pre, intra, and post interventional radiology procedures. This role requires experience in critical care and/or surgical nursing , strong clinical judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with radiologists and procedural teams. Key Responsibilities Clinical Care • Provide pre, intra, and post procedural care for IR patients • Monitor patient condition and respond to clinical changes • Assist in interventional radiology procedures Procedural Support • Prepare patients and procedural rooms • Assist with procedures such as biopsies, thoracentesis, paracentesis, chest tubes, etc. • Ensure proper positioning and procedural readiness Patient Care & Safety • Administer medications including sedation and emergency drugs • Monitor for adverse reactions (contrast, sedation, etc.) • Follow radiation safety and infection control protocols Team Collaboration • Work closely with radiologists and IR team • Coordinate care plans with physicians and care teams • Delegate tasks to support staff Documentation & Compliance • Maintain accurate EMR documentation (Cerner ) • Follow hospital policies and regulatory standards • Participate in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives Must-Have Qualifications • Active Illinois RN License (Required) • ACLS Certification (Required) • BLS/CPR Certification (Required) • Experience in Critical Care and/or Surgical Nursing • Experience with EMR / Cerner Preferred Qualifications • Experience in Interventional Radiology • BSN Degree (Preferred) • Strong procedural and acute care experience Core Competencies • Interventional radiology nursing • Critical care skills • Patient safety and monitoring • Communication and teamwork • Clinical decision-making Work Environment • Interventional Radiology Department • Hospital-based procedural setting • Onsite role in Chicago, IL Additional Requirements • Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder • Must be flexible with schedule (4x10 or 5x8) • Must maintain all certifications Recruiter Submission Template - Full Name: Degree with Institution and Completion Year: Do you have an active Illinois RN License? Do you hold ACLS certification? Do you hold BLS/CPR certification? What is your level of critical care experience? What is your level of surgical nursing experience? Do you have Interventional Radiology experience (preferred)? Do you have EMR/Cerner experience? Which schedule are you open to? • 4 x 10-hour shifts • 5 x 8-hour shifts • Flexible Tentative Start Date: Motivation / Reason for interest in this position: Reason for job change: Contact Number: Email ID: LinkedIn Profile URL: Full Address (City, State): Notice Period / Availability: Work Authorization Status: Expected Hourly Rate / Salary: Are you ready to relocate on your own expenses and work onsite in Chicago, Illinois?