Interventional Radiology Nurse

Envita Medical Centers LLC•Scottsdale, AZ

4d•$50 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Envita Interventional Radiology is seeking an experienced Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse with advanced hands-on moderate-sedation experience to guide patients safely through the complete procedural journey. This is not an entry-level procedural nursing position. The successful nurse must be capable of independently recognizing subtle changes in a patient’s condition, administering and monitoring moderate sedation under appropriate provider direction, supporting airway management, responding to complications, and maintaining calm clinical control during urgent situations. This position is especially important because many Envita patients are facing complex medical conditions, including cancer and chronic disease. They may arrive feeling frightened, medically vulnerable, overwhelmed, or uncertain about their treatment options. The nurse must combine strong procedural judgment with compassion, patient advocacy, attention to detail, and an unwavering commitment to safety.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in Arizona or qualifying compact-state license
Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program
Current Basic Life Support certification
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification
Minimum of two years of direct, hands-on moderate-sedation administration and monitoring experience
Previous Interventional Radiology nursing experience
Demonstrated experience with pre-, intra-, and post-procedure nursing care
Experience preparing and recovering patients following sedation or invasive procedures
Demonstrated competency in airway assessment and basic airway support
Experience recognizing and responding to sedation-related complications
Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills
Experience with IV access, medication administration, physiological monitoring, and emergency response
Ability to care for medically complex patients
Ability to provide detailed evidence of sedation experience during the interview process

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing
Certified Radiology Nurse certification
Certified Sedation Registered Nurse certification
PACU, critical-care, cardiac catheterization, procedural, or perioperative experience
Experience with interventional oncology patients
Experience with vascular access and contrast administration
Experience with procedure-specific recovery protocols
Experience with TACE, ablation, embolization, biopsy, kyphoplasty, or comparable interventional procedures
Experience in a specialized outpatient procedural setting

Responsibilities

Administer moderate-sedation medications according to provider orders and organizational policy
Continuously monitor the patient’s respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and sedation status
Assess and support airway patency
Monitor level of consciousness, oxygenation, ventilation, ECG, blood pressure, and pain
Recognize respiratory depression, oversedation, allergic reaction, bleeding, or hemodynamic instability
Initiate appropriate interventions and escalation
Maintain accurate medication and monitoring documentation
Administer contrast media as ordered and permitted
Assist physicians and technologists during invasive procedures
Support venous access, critical-patient monitoring, and emergency response
Assist with resuscitative measures when required
Receive structured clinical handoffs from the procedural team
Monitor patients recovering from moderate sedation and invasive procedures
Assess airway, breathing, circulation, neurological status, pain, nausea, and procedure sites
Monitor for bleeding, hematoma, allergic reaction, oversedation, infection, or instability
Administer medications and interventions according to orders
Notify the provider of changes in condition
Evaluate readiness for discharge or transfer using established criteria
Complete accurate recovery and discharge documentation
Explain procedure and recovery expectations in understandable language
Provide emotional reassurance without minimizing patient concerns
Reinforce provider education regarding the procedure
Educate patients and caregivers regarding medications, restrictions, follow-up care, and warning signs
Confirm understanding before discharge
Protect patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality
Communicate compassionately with patients facing serious or complex diagnoses
Complete accurate and timely EMR documentation
Follow medication-administration and patient-identification standards
Maintain infection-control and sterile-practice expectations
Maintain readiness of emergency equipment, medications, oxygen, suction, and monitoring resources
Participate in emergency drills and quality-improvement activities
Report safety concerns, near misses, and adverse events appropriately
Help maintain adequately stocked and prepared procedural and recovery areas
Complete comprehensive nursing assessments
Review medical history, medications, allergies, laboratory results, and physician orders
Confirm patient identity, procedure, and laterality when applicable
Verify fasting status and transportation arrangements
Assess anticoagulation, bleeding, contrast, and sedation risks
Confirm informed consent has been completed by the responsible provider
Witness consent signatures when permitted by policy
Establish and maintain IV access
Administer prescribed medications
Prepare patients physically and emotionally for procedures
Communicate clinical concerns before the patient enters the procedure room