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Ordering and interpreting laboratory data and plain x-ray film as appropriate. * Writing ... PRN Schedule - set your schedule as you desire - working 24-hour shifts * Profession Malpractice ...

$1.9K/wk

Ordering and interpreting laboratory data and plain x-ray film as appropriate. * Writing ... PRN Schedule - set your schedule as you desire - working 24-hour shifts * Profession Malpractice ...

Utilizes all treatment set-ups and all treatment machines, understanding the current protocols. 2. ... Directs patients to nurse for weekly evaluation. 3. Prepares daily schedule for assigned treatment ...

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How much do film set nurse jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for film set nurse in the United States is $38.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.57 and $43.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a film set nurse?

Film set nurses are licensed healthcare professionals responsible for providing medical care and first aid on film and television sets. They ensure the health and safety of cast and crew, respond to medical emergencies, and help manage any health concerns that arise during production. Film set nurses may also conduct health screenings, administer medications, and advise on safety protocols. Their presence is crucial for productions involving stunts, special effects, or hazardous conditions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a film set nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Film Set Nurse, you need a valid nursing license, experience in emergency care, and strong clinical assessment skills. Familiarity with first aid kits, portable medical equipment, and health and safety protocols on set is essential. Excellent communication, quick decision-making, and a calm demeanor are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills ensure prompt, effective medical response and help maintain a safe working environment for cast and crew during production.

What are some unique challenges a film set nurse faces compared to traditional nursing roles?

Film Set Nurses often work in fast-paced, unpredictable environments where they need to respond quickly to a wide range of medical situations, from minor injuries to more serious emergencies. Unlike traditional healthcare settings, they must be prepared to provide care outdoors or in remote locations, sometimes with limited resources. Additionally, Film Set Nurses collaborate closely with production teams to ensure safety protocols are followed, and they may be required to work irregular hours based on the shooting schedule. Adaptability, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential for success in this role.

What is the difference between Film Set Nurse vs Film Set Medic?

AspectFilm Set NurseFilm Set Medic
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, CPR certificationCPR certification, basic first aid training, sometimes RN or EMT certification
Work EnvironmentHealthcare setting on set, providing medical care to cast and crewEmergency response on set, handling injuries and health issues
Employer & Industry UsageFilm productions, TV shows, commercials requiring medical staffFilm productions, TV sets, often used interchangeably with Film Set Nurse

Both roles involve providing medical support on film sets, but a Film Set Nurse typically holds an RN license and offers comprehensive healthcare. A Film Set Medic may have basic first aid training or EMT certification, focusing on emergency response. While their duties overlap, the Nurse's qualifications often allow for more advanced medical care.

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What states have the most Film Set Nurse jobs?

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Infographic showing various Film Set Nurse job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 75% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,321 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

REGISTERED NURSE, RN - INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY

Excela Health

Greensburg, PA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

This position schedule would be four 10-hour shifts with occasional five 8-hour shift weeks. Monday through Friday. On call required.
Job Summary
The RN assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care for a designated group of patients. The RN coordinates, directs and actively participates as an effective member of the interdisciplinary health care team, contributing to the efficient operation of the unit and promoting positive patient outcomes.
Essential Job Functions
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending education workshops, review professional publications, establish personal networks, and participate in professional societies.
  • Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards, making or recommending necessary adjustments, and following system/hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
  • Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
  • Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
  • Maintain continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs using Nurse Knowledge Exchange techniques.
  • Maintain patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Identify patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients, and other persons in a position to understand care requirements.
  • Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
  • Promote patient's independence by establishing patient care goals, teaching patient/family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills, and answering questions.
  • Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel.
  • Resolve patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
  • Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information, responding to requests, building rapport, and participating in team continuous quality improvement and problem-solving methods.
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements by following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
  • Maintain nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, verifying receipt of supplies, and using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

Specialty Job Functions
  • Provides complete patient care by identifying age specific needs during the assessment, monitoring and education of patient's pre/intra/post radiology procedure.
    • Maintains current ACLS Certification.
    • Adheres to guidelines specified in the Moderate Sedation Policy when administering moderate sedation.
    • Accurately completes documentation required per established guidelines, including the Time Out Verification form.
    • Provides the patient/family with information related to the procedure (pre-, intra-, post-).
    • Initiates the discharge process following physician approval/order for discharge. Reviews the Discharge Instructions and the Take Care Take Home packet with the patient and family member/significant other and distributes appropriate educational materials. Discharges the patient with a responsible adult or to the appropriate destination.
  • Performs indirect patient care duties essential to maintaining the safe operation of interventional radiology.
    • Adheres to personal radiation protection and safety measures as evidenced by wearing appropriate protective equipment and radiation film badge.
    • Checks the crash cart and AED daily when the unit is open and completes the appropriate checklist.
    • Verifies the narcotic count with a second RN at the beginning and end of every working day.
  • Demonstrates competency in assessing, planning and evaluating procedures performed in the Interventional Radiology Lab.
    • Assists the radiologist utilizing sterile technique and proper tray set-up.
    • Acts as a circulator, demonstrating knowledge of supplies, and power injector.
    • Complies with documentation requirements and evaluates data, including specified test results required for appropriate pre- and post-procedure, i.e., H&P, Labs, EKG, allergies, etc.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
  • Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.

  • One (1) year experience in Critical Care.
  • Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
  • A Nursing refresher course may be required if employee hasn't worked in an acute care setting for his / her most recent three consecutive years of professional employment.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
  • One (1) year medical-surgical experience preferred.

License, Certification & Clearances
  • Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania required.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program required.
  • Current ACLS or completion within six (6) months of hire/transfer into department.

  • Act 33 with renewal.
  • Act 34 with renewal.
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

Supervisory Responsibilities
  • This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
  • Incumbents will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
  • Travel may be expected locally between Independence Health locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment:
Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential - Absolute Necessity.
Marginal - Minimal Necessity.
Constantly - 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently - 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally - 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely - Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Extreme Heat
x
Extreme Cold
x
Heights
x
Confined Spaces
x
Extreme Noise(>85dB)
x
Mechanical Hazards
x
Use of Vibrating Tools
x
Operates Vehicle (Company)
x
Operates Heavy Equipment
x
Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices
x
x
Rotates All Shifts
x
x
8 Hours Shifts
x
x
10-12 Hours Shifts
x
x
On-Call
x
x
Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)
x
x
Travel Between Sites
x
Direct Patient Care
x
x
Respirator Protective Equipment
x
x
Eye Protection
x
x
Head Protection (hard hat)
x
Hearing Protection
x
Hand Protection
x
x
Feet, Toe Protection
x
Body Protection
x
x
Latex Exposure
x
x
Solvent Exposure
x
Paint (direct use) Exposure
x
Dust (sanding) Exposure
x
Ethylene Oxide Exposure
x
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
Chemo Units
Chemo Units
X all other
Blood/Body Fluid Exposure
x
x
Chemicals (direct use) Exposure
x
x
Mist Exposure
x
Wax Stripper (direct use)
x
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure
x
Ionizing Radiation Exposure
x
Laser Exposure
x
x
Physical Demands
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential - Absolute Necessity.
Marginal - Minimal Necessity.
Constantly - 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently - 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally - 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely - Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Bending (Stooping)
x
x
Sitting
x
x
Walking
x
x
Climbing Stairs
x
x
Climbing Ladders
x
Standing
x
x
Kneeling
x
x
Squatting (Crouching)
x
x
Twisting/Turning
x
x
Keyboard/Computer Operation
x
x
Gross Grasp
x
x
Fine Finger Manipulation
x
x
Hand/Arm Coordination
x
x
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)
x
10#
50#
Carry
x
25#
Transfer/Push/Pull Patients
x
x
Seeing Near w/Acuity
x
x
Feeling (Sensation)
x
x
Color Vision
x
x
Hearing Clearly
x
x
Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead
x
x
Reaching Above Shoulder Level
x
x
Reaching Forward
x
x
Lifting Floor to Knuckle
x
10#
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle
x
50#
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
x
20#
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead
x
10#
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.