Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist - $3,206 per week

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company, is seeking a Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist in Elgin, IL for a 12-week assignment. The role supports IR, cardiac cath, EP, and hybrid procedures with a 40-hour week and 8-hour day shifts.

Required RN or RT with 2 years in cath lab/IR, IL license, BLS/ACLS, and EPIC proficiency. Cross-training and cross-functional collaboration are valued; onboarding includes a 12-hour orientation and call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years in cath lab or IR procedures.
• RN or RT with appropriate state licenses and ACLS/BLS.
• Illinois license required; travel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide IR, cardiac catheterization, EP, hybrid, and IR support.
• Prepare patient, circulate, sedate, monitor hemodynamics.
• Set up and operate equipment for various procedures.
• Maintain 1:1 patient ratio and handle intra-procedural tasks.
• Collaborate with nursing and physician teams; travel logistics included.
• Utilize EPIC, Merge hemodynamics, and Siemens systems.
• Complete orientation and adhere to call schedule; 30-minute response.

Skills

Cath lab experience

EPIC proficiency

RN/RT cross-training

Cardiac monitoring

IR procedures

Education

RN license

RT license (ARRT/IEMA)

Illinois license

Tools

EPIC

Merge hemodynamics

Siemens equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Job Title: Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist

Location: Elgin, Illinois

12‑week travel assignment at a Level II Trauma Center with Magnet designation and Primary Stroke Center status. 40 hours per week on an 8‑hour day shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventional radiology, cardiac catheterization, EP, hybrid, and IR support spanning diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Perform patient preparation, circulate, sedate, interpret cardiac rhythm, and monitor hemodynamics.
• Set up and operate equipment for Impella, balloon pumps, thrombolysis (EKOS), chest tubes, kyphoplasty, vertebroplasty, paracentesis, thoracentesis, CT/RFA ablations, g‑tube, PICC, tunneled catheter, nephrostomy, dialysis graft, and drain placements.
• Maintain a 1:1 patient ratio, handling intra‑procedural activities only.
• Collaborate with charge nurse, 24/7 RT, hospitalist, cardiologist, and code teams; transportation provided for IR patients.
• Use EPIC charting system, Merge hemodynamic, Client Cardio (EP), and Siemens equipment.
• Complete 12 hours of orientation and comply with call schedule, including weekend rotation (Friday 4‑pm to Monday 8‑am) and 10–11 call shifts per month with a 30‑minute response time.
• No sleep rooms; holiday coverage of 1–2 call days per contract.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) OR Radiologic Technologist (RT) with a minimum of 2 years in cath lab or IR procedures.
• RN certifications: BLS, ACLS.
• RT certifications: IEMA (Illinois license), ARRT, BLS, ACLS.
• Proficiency in both modalities preferred; cross‑trained RN and RT acceptable.
• Ability to scrub and pan simultaneously and monitor hemodynamics.
• Fluency with EPIC and related clinical software.
• Valid Illinois license; first‑time travelers not accepted (unless stated otherwise).

Compensation and Benefits

Pay package based on 8‑hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Free parking is provided.

Shift Details: 8‑hour day shift (40 hours per week). On‑call begins at 4‑pm, ends at 8‑am the following day. Minimum 2 weekends a month and 1–2 additional call days per week.