Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Radiology
Location: Bronx, NY
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 14 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift – 7:30 PM–8:30 AM
Schedule: 3 × 11.5-hour shifts per week; 34.5 hours per week
Local Candidates Required: Accepted
Traveler Candidates Required: Accepted
Pay Rate
Local: $80–$82 per hour
Traveler: $85–$90 per hour
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a Radiology department in a large acute-care hospital. The RN will prepare patients for radiology procedures, initiate IV therapy, administer contrast agents as ordered, monitor patients during procedures, and provide post-procedure care while maintaining patient safety and accurate documentation.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of Med-Surg/Radiology nursing experience in a large acute-care hospital setting.
Most recent relevant experience must be within the past year.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited institution.
Active New York State RN license with Primary Source Verification.
AHA BLS certification.
Skills in physical assessment, medication administration, wound care, infection control, IV therapy, post-operative care, patient education, and telemetry monitoring.
Preferred Qualifications
EPIC EMR experience.
Med-Surg nursing experience.
ACLS, PALS, and BCLS certifications, as applicable to facility requirements.
Responsibilities
Serve as a liaison between patients and the medical team.
Prepare patients for radiology procedures and explain procedural requirements.
Initiate IV therapy and administer contrast agents as ordered.
Monitor vital signs and patient conditions during procedures.
Recognize and respond to unexpected patient reactions.
Administer prescribed analgesics and sedation under appropriate orders and protocols.
Communicate patient status and changes to the medical team.
Perform post-procedure assessments and provide appropriate follow-up care.
Maintain infection-control standards, patient safety, and accurate clinical documentation.