Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology & Cardiology

Life in Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC St. Margaret is seeking a Registered Nurse to support Interventional Radiology and Cardiology. The RN will assist in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, perform assessments, monitor patients, administer medications and sedation, and educate patients and families.

The role includes involvement in IR, Nuclear Cardiology, TEE, and tilt table testing, with flexible shifts and occasional call. The position offers growth within the professional staff nurse ladder, with salary and title

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state where the facility is located or in a compact state.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience; BSN preferred.
• Annual professional contribution or nursing certification required within 1 year of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, preparation, monitoring, recovery, medication and sedation administration.
• Perform cardiac rhythm monitoring and IV/port access; patient education and discharge planning.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment

Monitoring

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

Job description

Join the team at UPMC St. Margaret as a Registered Nurse supporting Interventional Radiology and Cardiology!This is a great opportunity for an RN who enjoys variety, a fast-paced environment, and being part of a highly collaborative procedural team. In this role, you’ll support patients throughout diagnostic and therapeutic procedures across both Radiology and Cardiology, providing assessment, preparation, monitoring, recovery, medication and sedation administration, cardiac rhythm monitoring, IV and port access, patient education, and more. You’ll work alongside physicians, technologists, and interdisciplinary team members while supporting procedures including Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Cardiology, cardioversions, Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE), and tilt table testing. The position primarily works Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts, with rotating start times between 6:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., with the possibility of 10-hour shifts depending on staffing. The RN will also participate in rotating IR call for nights, weekends, and holidays approximately one week every eight weeks, as well as 1–2 Saturday mornings in Nuclear Cardiology every eight weeks. Occasional floating to Natrona Heights Cardiology and Imaging is also required. If you’re flexible, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and love a role where no two days look exactly the same, we’d love to hear from you!

The Professional Staff Nurseis a valued step in the UPMC nursing career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Titleand salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.

• Responsibilities:

• Identifies opportunities to improve clinical quality, workplace culture, and patient care through evidence‑based practice.
• Serves on or leads teams that implement innovations supporting patient care and workforce well‑being.
• Functions as a recognized unit leader through clinical expertise, teaching, specialized nursing roles, or evidence‑based practice.
• Provides consistent, constructive feedback to the healthcare team and actively participates in nursing peer review.
• Demonstrates advanced clinical assessment, analytical thinking, and promotes change aligned with Relationship‑Based Care.
• Actively engages in shared governance at the unit level and contributes to hospital‑wide councils.
• Shows a strong commitment to developing others by precepting students, graduate nurses, and new hires.
• Encourages continuous professional growth by seeking feedback and sharing research and educational resources.
• Applies the nursing process to deliver holistic, patient‑centered care with strong interdisciplinary communication and documentation.
• Builds and sustains healthy workplace relationships through cultural awareness, professionalism, and work‑life balance.

The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below. They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures. Minimum 2 years’ experience. BSN preferred. Must obtain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on a Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluation to be promoted to this level. Must maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on annual performance evaluation to maintain status. Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non‑physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families. Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem‑solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care. Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process. Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.,Minimum 2 years experience.BSN preferred.Annual completion of a professional contribution selected from department, hospital or system goals, and approved by Unit Director OR UPMC approved nursing certification required within 1 year of hire/transfer and must be maintained OR Certification not required if Master's in nursing or DNP is held. If a BSN is held, a Master's degree in a related field may be substituted in lieu of Certification.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located. UPMC approved nursing certification preferred. Annual completion of a professional contributions selected from department, hospital or system goals, and approved by Unit Director OR UPMC approved nursing certification required within 1 year of hire/transfer and must be maintained. OR Certification not required if Master's in nursing or DNP is held. If a BSN is held, a Master's degree in a related field may be substituted in lieu of Certification. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out‑of‑state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran