Sedation Nurse Per Diem

Apploi; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Primary Vascular Care is seeking an experienced Sedation Nurse (RN) to join our team on a per diem basis for vascular procedures in the operating room. The ideal candidate has sedation experience in a procedural setting and works closely with physicians during image-guided interventions.

This role offers flexible scheduling and a chance to contribute to a skilled vascular team in a dynamic procedural environment.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years in procedural, interventional, or critical care settings.
• Experience administering or monitoring moderate sedation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor moderate sedation for vascular procedures.
• Assess vital signs, airway status, and consciousness during procedures.
• Prepare patients including IV placement and pre-procedural assessment.
• Maintain safety and comfort before, during, and after sedation.
• Document medications and monitoring data per guidelines.
• Ensure emergency equipment and monitoring devices are ready.
• Assist the team while maintaining sterile technique.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to optimize workflow.
• Monitor recovery and ensure safe discharge from the area.

Skills

Moderate sedation

Patient monitoring

IV placement

Airway management

Education

RN license

Job description

Sedation Nurse (RN) - Vascular Procedures | Operating Room

Company: Primary Vascular Care

Position Type: Per Diem

About Primary Vascular Care: Primary Vascular Care is a specialized vascular practice dedicated to serving the long-term care population. Our team brings a clinic-like experience directly to patients through bedside consultations and diagnostics, while advanced vascular procedures are performed in our procedure suites and partner facilities. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-focused vascular care in a collaborative and efficient clinical environment.

Position Overview: Primary Vascular Care is seeking an experienced Sedation Nurse (RN) to join our team on a per diem basis assisting with vascular procedures in the operating room. The ideal candidate has experience administering and monitoring moderate sedation in a procedural environment and is comfortable working alongside physicians during image-guided vascular interventions.

This role offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled vascular team.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor moderate sedation for patients undergoing vascular procedures.
• Continuously assess patient vital signs, airway status, and level of consciousness during procedures.
• Prepare patients for procedures including IV placement, medication administration, and pre-procedural assessment.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort before, during, and after sedation.
• Document sedation medications, monitoring data, and patient responses in accordance with facility and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure emergency equipment, medications, and monitoring devices are available and functioning prior to procedures.
• Assist the procedural team while maintaining sterile technique when appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians, radiologic technologists, and surgical staff to ensure efficient procedural workflow.
• Monitor patients during recovery and ensure safe discharge from the procedural area.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS Certification required.
• ACLS Certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience in procedural, interventional, or critical care settings preferred.
• Experience administering or monitoring moderate sedation strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of patient monitoring, airway management, and emergency response protocols.
• Ability to work independently in a procedural environment.
• Preferred Experience:
• Experience with vascular or interventional radiology procedures.
• Prior experience in OBL, ASC, cath lab, or hospital operating room settings.
• Familiarity with sedation documentation and procedural workflow.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work with an experienced vascular team
• Dynamic procedural environment with advanced vascular interventions
• Competitive compensation