Interventional Radiology Nurse - High-Acuity Procedural Care

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off: 50 days/yr

Federal retirement plan

Federal health/vision/dental/ life/ LT

Licensure transfer support

Job summary

Diversity Group is seeking an Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse to provide pre-, intra-, and post-procedural nursing care for Veterans undergoing diagnostic and invasive radiologic and cardiac procedures. This role includes moderate sedation administration, vigilant monitoring, and high-acuity patient management.

Responsibilities include coordinating with physicians and the care team, conducting pre-procedural assessments, and educating Veterans and families on recovery and follow-up

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by appropriate accrediting agency (ACEN/CCNE)
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN registration in a US state or territory
• If foreign credentials, degree equivalency validation may be required

Responsibilities

• Administers and monitors moderate sedation per policy
• Performs pre-, intra-, and post-procedural nursing care for IR and cardiac procedures
• Maintains sterile technique and monitors patient condition during procedures
• Educates Veterans and families on procedures, recovery, and follow-up plans
• Communicates effectively with physicians, technologists, and the care team

Skills

Clinical judgment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Moderate sedation

Education

RN license (state)

BSN preferred

Job description

Diversity Group is seeking an Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse to provide pre-, intra-, and post-procedural nursing care for Veterans undergoing diagnostic and invasive radiologic and cardiac procedures. This role includes moderate sedation administration, vigilant monitoring, and high-acuity patient management.

Responsibilities include coordinating with physicians and the care team, conducting pre-procedural assessments, and educating Veterans and families on recovery and follow-up