Sedation Nurse (RN)

Primary Vein Care; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 64,575 - 101,475; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible per diem scheduling

Competitive per diem compensation

Job summary

Primary Vascular Care is seeking an experienced Sedation Nurse (RN) to join our operating room team on a per diem basis, assisting with vascular procedures. The ideal candidate administers and monitors moderate sedation and collaborates with physicians during image-guided interventions.

This role offers flexible scheduling, a chance to work with a skilled vascular team, and opportunities to contribute to patient safety before, during, and after procedures.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• 2+ years of procedural/interventional or critical care nursing preferred.
• Experience administering or monitoring moderate sedation preferred.

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 per guidelines.
• Ensure emergency equipment, medications, and monitoring devices are available and functioning prior to procedures.
• Assist the procedural team while maintaining sterile technique as appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians, radiologic technologists, and surgical staff to ensure efficient workflow.
• Monitor patients during recovery and ensure safe discharge from the procedural area.

Skills

Moderate sedation monitoring

Vital signs monitoring

Independent work in procedural setting

Education

RN license

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Per Diem Sedation Nurse (RN) – Vascular Procedures | Operating Room

Company: Primary Vascular Care

Position Type: Per Diem / As Needed

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?

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