Registered Nurse, Radiology Holding (20 hours, Days)

BMC Software•Boston, MA

1d•$38 - $75

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

Pre-Procedural Preparation
Medical Screening: Verify patient identity, procedure type, and NPO (nothing by mouth) status.
Informed Consent: Ensure all surgical and sedation consents are signed and understood.
Clinical Readiness: Review lab results (specifically BUN/Creatinine for contrast safety and PT/INR for IR procedures) and alert the Provider to abnormalities.
Vascular Access: Initiate IV therapy and manage existing central lines (PICCs, Ports) for contrast administration.
Post-Procedural Recovery (Phase I & II Recovery)
Hemodynamic Monitoring: Perform frequent vital sign checks and neurovascular assessments following invasive procedures.
Access Site Management: Monitor arterial or venous sheath sites for hematoma, bleeding, or distal pulse changes.
Sedation Recovery: Monitor patients recovering from General Anesthesia, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), and Moderate Sedation using the Aldrete scoring system.
Specialized Technical Tasks
Contrast Safety: Recognize and treat immediate allergic reactions to iodine or gadolinium (e.g., hives, anaphylaxis).
Emergency Response: Maintain proficiency in ACLS/BLS to manage rare but critical events like contrast-induced cardiac arrest or respiratory depression.