Travel Nurse RN - Interventional Radiology
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Interventional Radiology for a travel nursing job in Walnut Creek, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Interventional Radiology
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/18/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
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Job Description\n
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Interventional Radiology RN with a current CA license and critical care skills for a day shift position.
\n \n Responsibilities\n
- Work in the Diagnostic Imaging department of a hospital setting
- Interventional Radiology and Cath Lab procedures are performed
- Care for a patient population ranging from pediatric to geriatric
- Shift is 8-hour days, 08:30-17:00, totaling 40 hours per week
- No floating or on-call required
- Use of Philips monitors, gravity flow IV, and multi-modality imaging equipment
- Unit includes one CT scanner and two nursing bays for paracentesis
- Epic EMR experience preferred
- Pyxis medication system utilized
- Level II Trauma hospital environment
- Responsibilities include starting IVs, managing access ports, monitoring vital signs and tidal CO2, setting up trays and fields, and assisting with paracentesis and CT biopsies
- Must be proficient with conscious sedation and recovery of patients
- Duties include administering and monitoring moderate sedation, managing Foley and chest tubes, drains, and dressings, and caring for patients post-surgical and with ascites or requiring abscess drainage
- Ventilator and anesthesia support is available 24/7
- Not a teaching hospital
- No previous travel experience required but preferred
- Must maintain a current skills checklist (valid for one year)
- Detailed employment history for the past 7 years is required if considered
\n \n Requirements\n
- Active CA RN license required at the time of application
- Minimum 3 years total RN experience required, with at least 2 years in Interventional Radiology or Cath Lab preferred
- Current BLS and ACLS required, PALS preferred
- Experience with recovery of patients and IR Cath Lab procedures needed
- Epic EMR experience preferred
- Medication administration experience using Pyxis preferred
- Two recent clinical references from leadership covering the last year of employment required
\n Benefits\n
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
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American Traveler Job ID #P-623154. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Interventional Radiology/IR - Interventional Radiology
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.