Registered Nurse, IR

Memorial Health System; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Springfield Memorial Hospital in Illinois is seeking an Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse (RN) for a part-time role. The RN will support IR procedures across multiple imaging modalities, monitor patients, and collaborate with radiology teams in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum 1–2 years ICU/ED/PACU experience, active IL RN license, and strong critical thinking are required. Weekend/on-call rotation applies; schedule includes three weekdays off variably.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Illinois (or ability to obtain)
• 1–2 years of ICU, ED, or PACU experience
• Demonstrated strong critical thinking and rapid clinical assessment
• Ability to work in a dynamic, technologically advanced environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for IR procedures across multiple imaging modalities
• Assist with moderate sedation and vascular access
• Monitor hemodynamics, vital signs, and sedation levels
• Care for ICU/IMC/ED patients requiring IR interventions
• Maintain IV placement, dressing assessment, and medication administration
• Collaborate with radiology technologists, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams
• Document assessments, interventions, and procedural events promptly
• Serve as the sole nurse in the procedure room and ensure patient safety

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical assessment

Independent decision-making

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Active IL RN license

Job description

Min

USD $30.23/Hr.

Max

USD $48.37/Hr.

Overview

Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse (RN)

Springfield Memorial Hospital

Schedule:

Part time position, either 30 hours a week or 20.

• 7:00 am – 5:30 pm Monday–Friday
• Rotational weekends and evenings on-call
• One weekday off (varies)
• Call: One weeknight every 3rd week; on-call typically scheduled on regular workdays

The Interventional Radiology (IR) Registered Nurse plays a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within a fast-paced procedural environment. IR nurses at Springfield Memorial Hospital care for a wide variety of patients—from ambulatory outpatients undergoing minor procedures to critically ill inpatients requiring complex, time-sensitive interventions such as stroke. This role requires a strong clinical foundation, exceptional critical thinking, and the ability to respond quickly to rapidly changing patient conditions. Unlike ICU or ED nursing, the IR environment offers intense clinical engagement one patient at a time, allowing the nurse to focus deeply while supporting a high-turnover workflow. As part of a Magnet hospital, IR nurses are expected to embrace lifelong learning, uphold high standards of clinical excellence, and consistently exceed patient experience expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients undergoing IR procedures across seven imaging modalities, including:
  • CT
  • Ultrasound
  • Diagnostic X-ray
  • Molecular Imaging
  • MRI
  • Baylis outpatient imaging
  • Interventional procedural suites
• Perform and assist with a broad range of procedures, including moderate sedation, cardiac medication administration for imaging exams, vascular access, and pre-/post-procedural care.
• Monitor and manage hemodynamics, vital signs, sedation levels, and procedural responses.
• Care for ICU, IMC, and ED patients requiring IR interventions.
• Maintain proficiency in IV placement, dressing assessment, medication administration, and procedural readiness.
• Function as the sole nurse in the procedure room, collaborating closely with radiology technologists, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support a fast-paced, high-turnover setting while maintaining patient safety, compassion, and calm communication.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and procedural events accurately and promptly.

Why Join Springfield Memorial Hospital?

At SMH, quality care begins with caring. As an IR RN, you will join a team that values compassion, innovation, and excellence. You will work with the latest medical imaging technologies, contribute to life‑saving interventions, and grow within a Magnet‑recognized nursing culture that prioritizes professional development and patient‑centered care.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required:

• Active RN license in the state of Illinois (or ability to obtain)
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in ICU, ED, or PACU
• Demonstrated strong critical thinking, rapid clinical assessment, and independent decision‑making skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic, technologically advanced environment with a wide procedural scope
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred:

• Experience with procedural sedation
• Charge nurse experience (e.g., cardiac or dialysis)
• Familiarity with caring for critically ill patients outside of traditional inpatient units

Not accepting new graduates for this position.