Rang Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Interventional Radiology for a travel nursing job in Concord, Massachusetts.
Title: RN Interventional Radiology/Cath lab
Location: Concord, MA
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 40 hours-weekly, 7:30a-6:00pm, 4x10s
Mon-Fri-variability with day off - Holidays required and weekends as needed
Rotating call: M-F 6p-11p, Sat/Sun 7a-11p
Certifications:
BLS Required
ACLS Required
MA RN License
Description:
Reporting to the IR Section Leader, the Radiology Staff Nurse will provide quality-nursing care to both in and out patients in the department or radiology including pediatric, adult, elderly, acutely and chronically ill/patients. The Radiology Nurse must be prepared to handle all unexpected emergencies that occur during any radiological procedure. The nurse ensures patient privacy, dignity and safety.
Job Functions:
1. Complies with policies and procedures providing optimum patient care utilizing the nursing process.
2. Prioritizes patient needs and functions as patient advocate.
3. Assesses the biological, psychological, sociological, and cultural needs of the patient and the family. Assesses and monitors patient condition including vital sign monitoring and recognition of electrocardiogram changes, and initiates appropriate nursing interventions.
4. Recognizes, documents, and assists in the treatment of contrast reactions.
5. Intervenes in emergency situations.
6. Assists radiologists with special procedures and treatments that require professional nursing skills.
7. Administers conscious sedation and monitors patients as appropriate.
8. Assesses need for and administers other medication as appropriate.
9. Provides continuity of care for the critically ill patient.
10. Demonstrates skill in using special equipment such as monitors infusion pumps, 02 equipment, ventilators, etc.
11. Documents patient status and nursing interventions.
12. Complies with patient identification protocol.
13. Demonstrates ability to prioritize nursing responsibilities within the department.
14. Provides health teaching and procedural information to patients and families
Experience:
3 to 5 years of nursing experience
Critical care experience
Skills:
⚬ Has knowledge of all areas of nursing practice.
⚬ Demonstrates mature judgment, initiative, and proficiency in nursing skills.
⚬ Is able to work without direct supervision.
⚬Shows professional interest through self-development, continuing education, and involvement in professional organizations.
⚬ Is knowledgeable in physical assessment, aseptic techniques, IV skills, and universal precautions.
⚬ Excellent customer service skills.
⚬ Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
⚬ Computer skills required.
⚬ Ability to maintain confidential information.
“We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.”
Founded in 2005, Rang Healthcare (a division of Rang Technologies Inc) has been staffing clients for over 17 years for administrative, nursing and IT/Systems. Rang Healthcare offers extensive recruiting experience in a cost-effective manner. We help institutions successfully reduce complexity, boost productivity, and enhance patient outcomes.
We provide the specialized talent and expertise you require, whether it’s for a direct hire, contract-to-hire, or contract position. It is now even more vital to collaborate with a firm that has the knowledge and expertise to provide the best in class and most qualified personnel. You can count on the Rang Healthcare for talent acquisition.
We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.