Job Title Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse Job Summary This role is for an experienced Registered Nurse to join a dynamic Interventional Radiology team in Columbia, Missouri. The nurse will provide comprehensive care to a diverse patient population undergoing a wide range of invasive and non-invasive procedures. Key responsibilities include patient assessment, procedural sedation, monitoring, and post-procedure care for complex interventions such as neurovascular procedures for stroke, various biopsies, line placements, and advanced imaging studies. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating critical thinking, strong communication, and adaptability. Key Responsibilities Perform comprehensive head-to-toe patient assessments, identifying and responding to potential complications. Implement and adhere to strict radiation safety protocols during procedures. Educate patients and family members on procedures, addressing concerns and ensuring understanding. Facilitate effective communication with radiologists and the interdisciplinary team regarding patient needs and status. Exercise critical decision-making and act decisively in emergent or critical situations. Adapt quickly to new environments and manage multiple responsibilities across different departments. Provide high-quality patient care, proactively identifying and solving problems to optimize outcomes. Assist with and monitor patients during interventional radiology and CT procedures requiring sedation. Circulate for various interventional procedures. Required Qualifications Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Missouri. Proficiency in IV Insertion, PICC/Central Line Management, Vascular Device Access/Care. Competency in Tele Interpretation and Cardioversion/Defibrillation. Experience with Procedural Sedation. Ability to Circulate for procedures. Preferred Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of recent neuro nursing experience. Experience with CVP (Central Venous Pressure) monitoring. Proficiency in Sheath Removal. Skills & Competencies Clinical Skills: General patient assessment, complication recognition, radiation safety, procedural sedation, IV insertion, PICC/Central line management, vascular device access/care, tele interpretation, cardioversion/defibrillation, circulating. Procedural Experience: Port Placements/Removals, Tunneled & Non-Tunneled Line Placements/Removals, CT Biopsies (Liver, Lung, Deep Bone, Bone Marrow, Renal, Lymph Node), Chest Tube Placements, CT Guided Drain Placements, IVC Filter Placements/Removals, Nephrostomy Tubes, Neurovascular Intervention for Stroke, Sedation for MRIs, Port Access/Deaccess, MRI Defibrillator/Cardiac Device Monitoring, Chemo embolizations, Uterine Artery Embolizations. Medication Management: Familiarity with Versed, Fentanyl, Cefazolin, Levaquin, Lidocaine, Nitroglycerin Spray. (Note: Does not manage Propofol drips or pressors). Equipment Proficiency: Computer, ISTAT, ACT Machine, Penumbra, IV Pump, Vital Sign Machine. Soft Skills: Excellent communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, adaptability, ability to manage multiple priorities, teamwork. Patient Ratio: 1:1 for procedural sedation. Shift Details Shift Type: AM Shift Duration: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. Contract Length: 13 weeks. Start Date: September 21, 2026. Call Requirements: Rotating call schedule, Monday-Friday from 16:30 to 07:30, and Saturday-Sunday from 07:00 to 07:00. Call includes holidays and covers interventional radiology and CT procedures only. Weekend Rotation: Included in the rotating call schedule. Licensing Requirements Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Missouri. Certifications: Not specified.