Travel Nurse RN - Interventional Radiology

Position: Travel Nurse RN - Interventional Radiology - $1,302 per week

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN Interventional Radiology for a travel nursing job in Lexington, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:
  Interventional Radiology
• Discipline:
  RN
• Duration:
  14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse (IR RN) Location: University of Kentucky – Albert

B. Chandler Hospital Start Date: 02/09

About the Role

University of Kentucky – Albert

B. Chandler Hospital is seeking an experienced Interventional Radiology RN to support neuro-interventional, vascular, and CT/ultrasound-guided procedures within a high-acuity IR department. The IR RN will assist physicians throughout the full procedural workflow, including patient assessment, sedation administration, scrubbing as first assist, circulating, filming, and documenting exams in EPIC.

This role requires strong technical competency, experience with advanced imaging equipment, and the ability to support complex interventional procedures. Candidates must hold ARRT(R) and a Kentucky Radiation Operator’s License prior to starting.

Local travelers within 75 miles are not accepted.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform initial assessments and develop patient care plans

• Assist physicians with interventional neuro, vascular, and CT/US-guided procedures

• Scrub as first assist, circulate, film, and charge exams in EPIC

• Administer medications and monitor patient response

• Review labs, medical history, and imaging requirements

• Maintain sterile technique and support radiation safety protocols

• Operate Siemens single-plane and bi-plane systems and McKesson PACS

• Provide patient education and post-procedure instructions

• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold HIPAA standards

• Participate in call rotation (1–2 call shifts/week; 1 weekend every 6 weeks)

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Shift Schedule

Shift: Day Shift Hours: 4×10s — 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM Call:

• 1–2 call shifts per week

• 1 weekend every 6 weeks Weekends/Holidays: As required by call rotation

Minimum Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license for the state of practice

• ARRT(R) required

• RTR or RTRVI required

• Kentucky Radiation Operator’s License required before start

• BLS

• 1–3 years of Interventional Radiology experience preferred

• Experience with VIR procedures

• EPIC experience preferred

• Experience with Siemens single-plane and bi-plane equipment preferred

• TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest X-ray (as required)

• Current health certificate (per state/contract regulations)

• Must meet all federal, state, and local employment requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Compensation Packages

Travel RN Hourly Pay: $50 Meals: $476 Housing: $826 Estimated Weekly Pay: $3,302 Distance Requirement: Must live 75+ miles from facility

Facility Information

University of Kentucky – Albert

B. Chandler Hospital is a leading academic medical center offering advanced interventional radiology services. The IR RN will support:

• Interventional neuro procedures

• Vascular interventions

• CT/ultrasound-guided procedures

• First assist scrubbing

• Circulating and filming

• EPIC documentation

• Siemens single-plane and bi-plane imaging systems

• McKesson PACS

Why Join This Assignment

This assignment offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity IR environment with advanced imaging technology and a diverse procedural mix. With strong weekly pay, consistent daytime hours, and a collaborative clinical team, this role is ideal for IR RNs seeking to expand their neuro-interventional and vascular skill set in a top-tier academic medical center.

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

* Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or…