Sedation Nurse Per Diem

Primary Vascular Care•Cincinnati, OH

20h

About The Position

Primary Vascular Care is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to assist with vascular procedures in the operating room on a per diem basis. The role involves administering and monitoring moderate sedation and working alongside physicians during image-guided vascular interventions. The nurse will support patient safety and comfort before, during, and after procedures, collaborate with the vascular team, and help maintain an efficient procedural workflow. Scheduling is described as flexible.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification.
Strong understanding of patient monitoring, airway management, and emergency response protocols.
Ability to work independently in a procedural environment.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience in procedural, interventional, or critical care settings.
Experience administering or monitoring moderate sedation.
Experience with vascular or interventional radiology procedures.
Prior experience in an OBL, ASC, cath lab, or hospital operating room setting.
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 ensure efficient procedural workflow.
Monitor patients during recovery and ensure safe discharge from the procedural area.