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JOBRegistered Nurse (RN) – Interventional Radiology (IR) Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Specialty: Interventional Radiology / Neuro-Interventional Radiology Facility Type: Level III Trauma Center
Day Shift Patient Population: Adults only Patient Population and Procedures The department provides care to adult patients undergoing general interventional radiology and neuro-interventional radiology procedures. General Interventional Radiology (IR): Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty (not performed at night). Central line, PICC, and port placements.
Fistulograms and IVC filter procedures. Nephrostomy tubes and nephroureteral stents. Peripheral vascular interventions.
Coil embolization. Thoracentesis and paracentesis. CT-guided cryoablation, biopsies, and drain placements (not performed at night).
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) interventions; experience preferred. Neuro-Interventional Radiology (Neuro IR): Stroke interventions. Embolization procedures.
Digital subtraction angiography (DSA). WADA testing. Spinal angiography.
Required Qualifications and Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) license valid for practice in Wisconsin. Previous Interventional Radiology nursing experience. General IR and Neuro IR experience required.
Experience caring for patients undergoing routine and complex IR procedures. Ability to administer sedation when anesthesia is not involved. Ability to monitor patients and document care throughout procedures.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification. EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) experience required.
COVID-19 vaccination required. Unit Support and Staffing Two coordinators providing receptionist/HUC support. Two lead technologists.
Two technologists per procedure room, with a third available for complex cases when possible. Similar technologist support during call coverage. Technical specialists available.
Respiratory Therapy available 24/7. Hospitalist coverage available 24/7. CNA and transporter support available 24/7; nurses may occasionally need to transport their own patients.
Technology and Equipment EMR: EPIC (required for RNs). IV Pumps: Alaris. Medication Dispensing: Pyxis.
PACS: Change Healthcare. Imaging Equipment: Siemens and GE (experience preferred). Injectors: MedRad.
Additional Equipment: IVUS, GE ultrasound, laser equipment, Bovie for certain port removals, and AngioJet. Experience with additional equipment is not required. Orientation One to two weeks of orientation with a preceptor.
Competency validation and procedural check-offs. Scheduling and On-Call Requirements Weekday Call (Monday–Thursday): One call shift per week. Call begins at the end of the scheduled shift and continues until 7:00 AM the following morning.
Weekend Call (Friday–Sunday): Approximately once every fifth or sixth weekend. Call begins at the end of the scheduled shift on Friday and continues until Monday at 7:00 AM. Call
Response time: 30 minutes. Travelers with Neuro IR experience may be assigned Neuro IR call. Travelers without Neuro IR experience will take General IR call only.
Travelers experienced in both General IR and Neuro IR may be assigned call in either specialty based on departmental needs. Overnight-shift positions do not require call. Call Shift Times: General IR: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.
Neuro IR: 7:30 AM–4:00 PM. Scheduling Flexibility: The manager is open to adjusting the schedule based on department needs. Possible options include five 8-hour shifts, four 10-hour shifts, or a combination of two 8-hour and two 12-hour shifts.
Holiday
No holiday requirements are currently anticipated; this may change, with coverage expected to be call only. Requested Time Off (RTO): Up to seven days may be approved. Additional Information Scrubs: Provided by the facility.
Parking: Free parking in the parking structure; badge access required. Floating: Not required. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is an experienced Interventional Radiology RN with strong General IR and Neuro IR skills, including stroke interventions, embolization, TIPS, Y-90, carotid stenting, and management of bleeding cases.
The candidate must be comfortable administering sedation when anesthesia is not involved, monitoring patients during procedures, and documenting care in EPIC.