Sedation RN, Bronx and Brooklyn

Primary Vascular Care•Brooklyn, NY

About The Position

Primary Vascular Care is seeking an experienced Sedation Nurse (RN) to assist with vascular procedures in the operating room on a full-time basis. The practice serves the long-term care population, providing bedside consultations and diagnostics, with advanced vascular procedures performed in procedure suites and partner facilities. The nurse will administer and monitor moderate sedation and work alongside physicians during image-guided vascular interventions. Travel throughout the Bronx and Brooklyn is required.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
BLS Certification required.
ACLS Certification required.
Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience in procedural, interventional, or critical care settings preferred.
Experience administering or monitoring moderate sedation strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of patient monitoring, airway management, and emergency response protocols.
Ability to work independently in a procedural environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with vascular or interventional radiology procedures.
Prior experience in OBL, ASC, cath lab, or hospital operating room settings.
Familiarity with sedation documentation and procedural workflow.

Responsibilities

Administer and monitor moderate sedation for patients undergoing vascular procedures.
Continuously assess patient vital signs, airway status, and level of consciousness during procedures.
Prepare patients for procedures, including IV placement, medication administration, and pre-procedural assessment.
Maintain patient safety and comfort before, during, and after sedation.
Document sedation medications, monitoring data, and patient responses in accordance with facility and regulatory guidelines.
Ensure emergency equipment, medications, and monitoring devices are available and functioning before procedures.
Assist the procedural team while maintaining sterile technique when appropriate.
Collaborate with physicians, radiologic technologists, and surgical staff to support efficient procedural workflow.
Monitor patients during recovery and ensure safe discharge from the procedural area.