What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN- IR Days REQ 1034751 position at Fidelity on Call, LTD?
Pay Rate:Up to $83/hr combined (taxable hourly tax-free allowances for travel, housing, meals). Rates may vary and are subject to change.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Assessment & Preparation
- Conduct pre-procedure assessments, review patient history, allergies, medications, and lab results.
- Educate patients and families about the procedure, sedation, recovery, and post-procedure expectations.
- Ensure informed consent is obtained and documented properly.
- Prepare procedural equipment, supplies, and medications according to physician preference and protocol.
- Intra-Procedure Responsibilities
- Monitor and document patient vital signs, level of consciousness, and physiological responses during procedures.
- Administer moderate sedation under physician supervision per protocol.
- Maintain sterile technique and assist the interventional team with instrumentation and patient positioning.
- Respond promptly to emergencies and perform appropriate interventions (e.g., airway management, ACLS).
- Post-Procedure Care
- Provide recovery care, monitor for complications such as bleeding, allergic reactions, or changes in condition.
- Perform post-procedure assessments, remove vascular sheaths, and apply appropriate hemostasis.
- Provide discharge teaching, including site care, activity restrictions, and follow-up instructions.
- Collaboration & Documentation
- Communicate effectively with physicians, technologists, and other team members.
- Document nursing care, medications, sedation, and patient responses accurately in the EMR.
- Participate in quality assurance, process improvement, and safety initiatives.
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
- Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
- Moderate sedation certification per hospital policy.
- CCRN or CVRN preferred.
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of critical care, emergency, or interventional radiology nursing experience preferred.
- Familiarity with conscious sedation, hemodynamic monitoring, and sterile procedures strongly desired.
Skills & Abilities
- Strong critical thinking and assessment skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient education abilities.
- Comfort with electronic medical records and procedural documentation systems.