Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology (RN - IR)
Location: Chicago, Illinois (Onsite)
Work Type: Full-Time
Positions: 1
Hours: 40 Hours per Week
Shift Details
• Schedule Options:
• 4 x 10-hour shifts OR 5 x 8-hour shifts
• Shift Timing: Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
• No weekend requirement (unless specified by unit)
The Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology (RN - IR) is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care across pre, intra, and post interventional radiology procedures.
This role requires experience in critical care and/or surgical nursing, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with radiologists and procedural teams.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
• Provide pre, intra, and post procedural care for IR patients
• Monitor patient condition and respond to clinical changes
• Assist in interventional radiology procedures
Procedural Support
• Prepare patients and procedural rooms
• Assist with procedures such as biopsies, thoracentesis, paracentesis, chest tubes, etc.
• Ensure proper positioning and procedural readiness
Patient Care & Safety
• Administer medications including sedation and emergency drugs
• Monitor for adverse reactions (contrast, sedation, etc.)
• Follow radiation safety and infection control protocols
Team Collaboration
• Work closely with radiologists and IR team
• Coordinate care plans with physicians and care teams
• Delegate tasks to support staff
Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation (Cerner)
• Follow hospital policies and regulatory standards
• Participate in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives
Must-Have Qualifications
• Active Illinois RN License (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Required)
• BLS/CPR Certification (Required)
• Experience in Critical Care and/or Surgical Nursing
• Experience with EMR / Cerner
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in Interventional Radiology
• BSN Degree (Preferred)
• Strong procedural and acute care experience
Core Competencies
• Interventional radiology nursing
• Critical care skills
• Patient safety and monitoring
• Communication and teamwork
• Clinical decision-making
Work Environment
• Interventional Radiology Department
• Hospital-based procedural setting
• Onsite role in Chicago, IL
Additional Requirements
• Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder
• Must be flexible with schedule (4x10 or 5x8)
• Must maintain all certifications
Recruiter Submission Template -
Full Name:
Degree with Institution and Completion Year:
Do you have an active Illinois RN License?
Do you hold ACLS certification?
Do you hold BLS/CPR certification?
What is your level of critical care experience?
What is your level of surgical nursing experience?
Do you have Interventional Radiology experience (preferred)?
Do you have EMR/Cerner experience?
Which schedule are you open to?
• 4 x 10-hour shifts
• 5 x 8-hour shifts
• Flexible
Tentative Start Date:
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
Reason for job change:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (City, State):
Notice Period / Availability:
Work Authorization Status:
Expected Hourly Rate / Salary:
Are you ready to relocate on your own expenses and work onsite in Chicago, Illinois?