Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro Interventional Radiology (Neuro IR) position at a Level II Trauma Center, requiring ICU experience and membership on the facility's Stroke Team.

Details

• Position is based in the Medical Imaging - Radiology unit within a 417-bed Level II Trauma Center and teaching hospital
• Facility holds Primary Stroke and Chest Pain Center designation and is on the Journey to Magnet Status
• Patient types are discussed during the interview process
• 1:1 RN-to-patient ratio
• Traveler will serve as a member of the Neuro IR Stroke Team
• Unit is equipped with 2 cath labs and 2 hybrid peripheral/OR suites
• Charting systems include Epic (required), Epic Cupid (preferred), Alaris, and Omnicell
• Day shift hours are 0700–1530 when not on call, and 0730–1600 when on call
• On-call rotation is one week on, two weeks off
• Weekend rotation and holiday expectations are discussed during the interview
• No floating required
• 40 hours per week, variable shift schedule

Requirements

• Active RN license — South Dakota (SD) or Compact license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Completion of a board-approved nursing education program required
• Minimum of more than 1 year of RN experience required
• ICU experience is required for this role
• IR-only experience will not be accepted as a substitute for ICU experience
• Proficiency with endotracheal ventilation, including basic ventilator management
• Experience with tracheostomy patients, including ventilation through stoma
• Experience managing vasoactive drips, sedation drips, and safe use of paralytics
• Skill in setup, troubleshooting, and use of arterial lines
• Experience with External Ventricular Drains, including Camino ICP monitoring
• Experience with external pacemakers and chest tubes
• Experience with Swan/Cordis central line catheter use and monitoring
• Ability to perform recovery and monitoring of arterial puncture sites
• Epic EMR experience required
• Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Candidates must reside at least 100 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Former permanent staff must wait a full year before returning as a traveler
• Charge nurse coverage is available Monday–Friday, 0600–1630
• Orientation consists of 4 days of 10-hour shifts
• Scrubs are procedural and provided by the facility
• Free parking is available on-site
• Time off requests must be approved through the unit manager
• This facility has a strong reputation for renewing travel contracts