Travel Nurse Level II RN - Radiology - $3,000 per week

KTI Health; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

KTI Health is seeking an experienced Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse (IR RN) for a 13-week travel assignment in Burbank, California. The ideal candidate will have IR procedure experience, proficiency in procedural sedation, cardiovascular monitoring, and pre- and post-procedure patient care.

Responsibilities include circulating during IR procedures, administering meds, monitoring vitals and rhythms, and coordinating care with radiologists and the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license required.
• Minimum 1 year IR experience; substantial IR experience strongly preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Experience monitoring patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures.

Responsibilities

• Circulate during IR procedures and support the procedural team.
• Monitor vital signs and cardiac rhythms; manage sedation as per policy.
• Provide pre- and post-procedure patient care and documentation.
• Coordinate care with radiologists, physicians, and technologists.
• Maintain infection control and radiation safety protocols.

Skills

IR nursing experience

Procedural nursing care

Vital signs monitoring

Emergency response

Team coordination

Education

California RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Interventional radiology experience

Tools

Epic EMR

Meditech EMR

Job description

KTI Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Radiology Level II for a travel nursing job in Burbank, California.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse (IR RN) for a 13-week travel assignment in Burbank, California.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in interventional radiology procedures, procedural sedation, cardiovascular monitoring, and pre- and post-procedure patient care.

First-time travelers are welcome, provided they demonstrate substantial clinical experience and competency in interventional radiology.

Schedule & Shift Details

• Shift: Day, 5×8-hour shifts
• Working Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Weekly Hours: 40
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Block Scheduling: Not available
• On-Call: Mandatory, approximately 7 out of every 14 days
• Weeknight Call: Approximately 3:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekend Call: Approximately 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM (24-hour coverage)
• Call Rotation: Typically 3 days one week and 4 days the following week, including every other weekend
• Time-Off Requests: One pre-approved request permitted, subject to facility approval

The exact call schedule may vary depending on department staffing and operational needs.

Required Qualifications

• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Minimum 1 year of relevant nursing experience; substantial IR clinical experience strongly preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Experience monitoring patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures
• Strong knowledge of procedural sedation, cardiac monitoring, and emergency response
• Ability to manage patients throughout the pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and recovery phases

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous charge nurse experience
• Experience using Epic electronic medical records
• Extensive experience in interventional radiology or special procedures
• Experience in vascular and neurovascular interventions
• Prior acute care or procedural nursing experience

Key Responsibilities

• Cardiovascular & Hemodynamic Monitoring
• Medication Administration & IV Therapy
• Vascular & Neurological Procedures
• Patient Safety & Documentation
• Interventional Radiology & Procedural Care
  • Prepare, assess, and monitor patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures.
  • Circulate during IR procedures and support the procedural team.
  • Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and respiratory status.
  • Administer and monitor procedural sedation in accordance with hospital policies.
  • Assist with angioplasty, embolization, stent placement, and vascular interventions.
  • Provide pre-procedure assessments and post-procedure recovery care.
  • Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and identify dysrhythmias.
  • Perform activated clotting time (ACT) monitoring as required.
  • Monitor end-tidal CO₂ during procedural sedation.
  • Assist with vascular sheath removal and post-procedure monitoring.
  • Manage vascular closure systems such as Perclose and StarClose.
  • Recognize and respond to procedural complications and patient deterioration.
  • Administer prescribed medications, including antihypertensives, antiarrhythmics, emergency medications, and vasopressors.
  • Administer and monitor procedural sedation medications and reversal agents.
  • Manage IV therapy, infusion pumps, and vascular access.
  • Assist with central line placement and maintenance.
  • Administer blood products when indicated.
  • Monitor patients receiving thrombolytic therapy.
  • Support interventional procedures involving peripheral and central vascular systems.
  • Assist with cerebral and carotid angiography.
  • Participate in neurological interventions, including embolization and thrombolysis.
  • Support dialysis graft interventions and venography procedures.
  • Monitor patients for neurological and vascular complications.
  • Maintain infection prevention and isolation precautions.
  • Follow radiation safety protocols.
  • Maintain accurate procedural and nursing documentation.
  • Coordinate care with radiologists, physicians, technologists, and other clinical staff.
  • Provide patient and family education regarding procedures and recovery.

Facility & Patient Care Environment

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Hospital Capacity: 392 Staffed Beds
• Patient Population: Adults and Geriatrics
• Department: Interventional Radiology
• Electronic Medical Records: Meditech listed in facility overview; Epic experience preferred in requirements
• Scrub Color: Any Color
• Parking: Free
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required under listed facility guidelines

Important Assignment Requirements

• Must be available for an extensive on-call rotation covering approximately half of each two-week period.
• Must be comfortable responding to urgent and emergency IR procedures.
• Every-other-weekend coverage is required.
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced procedural environment.
• First-time travel nurses may be considered if they demonstrate strong IR experience.
• Candidates must have current BLS and ACLS certifications and appropriate California RN licensure.