(Urgent Search) Travel Radiology Special Procedures RN - $2,366 per week
Company: Magnet Medical
Location: El Paso
Posted on: July 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Interventional
Radiology for a travel nursing job in El Paso, Texas. Job
Description & Requirements - Specialty: Interventional Radiology -
Discipline: RN - Start Date: 06/02/2025 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36
hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel A
Registered Nurse (RN) – Radiology provides nursing care to patients
undergoing diagnostic imaging procedures, interventional radiology
treatments, or radiation therapies. The RN ensures the safety,
comfort, and well-being of patients during imaging studies, such as
X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds, as well as more complex
interventional radiology procedures. The role involves assisting
with procedures, monitoring patients for reactions, managing
sedation and anesthesia, and educating patients about their
treatments and potential risks. Key Responsibilities: - Patient
Assessment and Care: - Conduct initial assessments of patients’
health status, including medical history, allergies, and any
concerns regarding the upcoming radiological procedure. - Assess
vital signs, monitor patient comfort, and ensure safety throughout
the imaging or interventional procedure. - Identify patient needs
and provide appropriate nursing interventions, including managing
anxiety and addressing any physical discomfort or medical
conditions that could interfere with the procedure. - Preparation
for Radiology Procedures: - Prepare patients for imaging
procedures, including positioning, explaining the procedure, and
ensuring informed consent is obtained. - Prepare necessary
equipment, medications, and supplies, including contrast agents and
sedatives, based on the procedure requirements. - Administer
prescribed medications (e.g., sedatives, contrast agents) and
monitor patients for adverse reactions. - Ensure patients are
properly positioned for the procedure, ensuring both safety and
image quality. - Assisting with Procedures: - Assist radiologists
and technologists during diagnostic imaging and interventional
radiology procedures, such as biopsies, catheter placements,
angiograms, and drain placements. - Monitor patients during the
procedure, managing sedation levels, pain relief, and any medical
concerns that arise. - Respond promptly to any complications or
emergencies that occur during the procedure, such as allergic
reactions, equipment failure, or patient distress. - Sedation and
Pain Management: - Administer and monitor sedation and anesthesia
as per the physician’s orders and hospital protocols, ensuring
patient safety. - Assess the patient's response to sedation and
adjust medication dosages as required. - Provide pain management
during and after radiology procedures, using appropriate
interventions and medications. - Post-Procedure Care: - Monitor
patients closely after radiological procedures, particularly those
that require sedation, to ensure their vital signs remain stable
and they recover fully. - Provide education on aftercare
instructions, such as hydration, rest, and managing any side
effects or discomfort following procedures like biopsies or
angiograms. - Document all patient assessments, interventions, and
reactions in the electronic health record (EHR). - Patient
Education: - Educate patients on the specifics of their radiology
procedures, explaining the process, potential side effects, and the
purpose of the procedure. - Answer any questions patients may have
regarding the procedure, contrast agents, or aftercare. - Provide
guidance on post-procedural care, such as activity restrictions,
signs of complications, and follow-up appointments. - Infection
Control and Safety: - Follow strict infection control protocols
when handling patients and radiology equipment, especially during
invasive or interventional procedures. - Maintain a sterile field
during procedures, ensuring aseptic techniques are used to reduce
the risk of infection. - Ensure the proper handling and disposal of
radioactive materials, contrast agents, and other potentially
hazardous substances according to hospital guidelines. -
Collaboration and Communication: - Work closely with radiologists,
radiologic technologists, physicians, and other healthcare
professionals to ensure patient care is coordinated and seamless. -
Communicate effectively with patients and families to provide
updates on the procedure, any potential complications, and recovery
progress. - Collaborate with the healthcare team to review imaging
results, discuss treatment options, and adjust care plans as
necessary. - Documentation and Reporting: - Document all nursing
assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical
record accurately and in a timely manner. - Ensure that
documentation reflects patient care, sedation details, medication
administration, and any complications that arise. - Report adverse
reactions, equipment malfunctions, or concerns to the appropriate
healthcare team members. - Quality Improvement and Continuing
Education: - Participate in quality improvement initiatives to
improve patient outcomes, safety, and care efficiency in the
radiology department. - Engage in continuing education and training
on new radiology procedures, advancements in imaging technologies,
and best practices in patient care. Magnet Medical Job ID . Pay
package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject
to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Posted job title: RN - Radiology
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