Interventional Radiology RN

Kelly; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Transit spending account

Job summary

Kelly Government Solutions seeks a Registered Nurse for Interventional Radiology at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD. The role involves pre-, intra-, and post-procedure nursing care within a multidisciplinary team on a research-focused campus.

The position requires an RN license, ACLS/BLS/PALS, and at least 2 years of IR experience, with NIH credentialing and onboarding obligations. Pay starts at $38.92/hr plus $5.42 H&W, contract length 13 weeks, with weekday schedule and 24-hour on-call

Qualifications

• RN licensure in at least one U.S. state
• ACLS, BLS, PALS certifications
• At least 2 years of Interventional Radiology experience
• NIH Clinical Center credentialing and onboarding required

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care before, during, and after interventional radiology procedures.
• Assess and prepare patients, establish vascular access, and verify consent.
• Administer medications, contrast, and moderate sedation within NIH policy.
• Monitor vital signs, rhythm, oxygenation, pain, and consciousness during procedures and recovery.
• Assist with image-guided procedures while maintaining sterile technique and patient safety.
• Recognize and respond to changes in condition, complications, emergencies, and require timely documentation.
• Complete post-procedure monitoring, patient education, handoffs, and documentation.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and NIH policies and safety requirements.

Skills

IR nursing

Vital signs

Patient assessment

Sterile technique

Emergency response

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology - Bethesda, MD

Care for Patients. Advance Medical Science.

Kelly Government is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with the leading medical research center in the world.

Make a meaningful impact at the world's largest hospital dedicated entirely to clinical research. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center supports groundbreaking biomedical discoveries by providing a safe, innovative environment where patients participate in leading-edge research studies that advance healthcare for people worldwide.

As part of a multidisciplinary team serving the NIH Intramural Research Program, you'll contribute to a mission-driven organization of more than 2,000 professionals across 30 departments. Located on the NIH campus, the Clinical Center's expansive, state-of-the-art complex spans 3.5 million square feet and brings together clinicians, researchers, and healthcare specialists dedicated to improving patient outcomes through scientific discovery.

• Pay Rate: Starting at $38.92/hr + $5.42 H&W
• Contract length: 13 weeks with the potential for extension
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm; 24-hour call weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Meaningful Work: This is more than a healthcare role. It's an opportunity to help shape the future of medicine while working alongside some of the nation's foremost research and healthcare professionals.

• Provide nursing care before, during, and after interventional radiology procedures.
• Assess and prepare patients, establish vascular access, and verify required clinical information and consent.
• Administer medications, contrast, and moderate sedation within scope of practice and NIH policy.
• Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythm, oxygenation, pain, and level of consciousness throughout procedures and recovery.
• Assist with image-guided procedures while maintaining sterile technique and patient safety.
• Recognize and respond to changes in condition, procedural complications, and emergencies.
• Complete post-procedure monitoring, patient education, clinical handoffs, and timely documentation.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and follow NIH, Joint Commission, infection-control, confidentiality, and radiation-safety requirements.

• Education: Undergraduate or graduate nursing degree appropriate to the Radiology subspecialty
• Licensure: Current, active, valid, unrestricted RN license in at least one U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
• Experience: 2 years of IR experience
• Credentialing: Candidates must successfully complete NIH Clinical Center credentialing and onboarding, including verification of licensure, education, experience, clinical competency, health and immunization requirements, N95 fit testing, background processing, orientation, and required training. U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources.

Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

• Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and a transportation spending account.
• Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
• As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.
• In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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