Registered Nurse, Radiology Holding (30 hours, Days)

Boston Medical Center•Boston, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Holding Nurse (RHU) Nurse provides specialized care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures. This role involves comprehensive pre-procedural assessment, intra-procedural coordination, and post-procedural recovery. The RHU Nurse ensures patient safety, manages sedation recovery, and serves as the clinical liaison between the patient and the Radiology team.

Requirements

Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred), Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years
Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Requires current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Advanced IV insertion skills, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and familiarity with sedation protocols.
1-2 years of critical care (ICU/ED or PACU) experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Verify patient identity, procedure type, and NPO (nothing by mouth) status.
Ensure all surgical and sedation consents are signed and understood.
Review lab results (specifically BUN/Creatinine for contrast safety and PT/INR for IR procedures) and alert the Provider to abnormalities.
Initiate IV therapy and manage existing central lines (PICCs, Ports) for contrast administration.
Perform frequent vital sign checks and neurovascular assessments following invasive procedures.
Monitor arterial or venous sheath sites for hematoma, bleeding, or distal pulse changes.
Monitor patients recovering from General Anesthesia, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), and Moderate Sedation using the Aldrete scoring system.
Recognize and treat immediate allergic reactions to iodine or gadolinium (e.g., hives, anaphylaxis).
Maintain proficiency in ACLS/BLS/PALS to manage rare but critical events like contrast-induced cardiac arrest or respiratory depression.