First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Interventional Radiology for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Interventional Radiology
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN) – Interventional Radiology (IR)
Position Overview
The Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing image-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Responsibilities include circulating procedures, administering moderate sedation, monitoring patients, and managing pre-procedure and post-procedure care. The RN works collaboratively with interventionalists, IR technologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety and effective procedural outcomes.
Department Details
- Department: Interventional Radiology (IR)
- Locations: Jones 5 and Buck 5
- Procedural Areas:
- Jones 5: Three IR suites
- Buck 5: Two IR suites, including biopsy and CT-guided procedures
- Average Cases: 10–15 per day
- Service Lines: IR Body, Vascular, and Neuro Intervention
- Patient Population: Stroke and neuro-interventional patients, vascular patients, angiography patients, and patients requiring tube checks or changes.
- EMR: Epic
Important: Travelers primarily work in both Jones 5 and Buck 5. They may also be asked to support Admit Recovery (Cost Center 702500) if needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Circulate interventional radiology procedures and provide direct nursing support.
- Administer and monitor moderate procedural sedation.
- Assess and monitor patients before, during, and after procedures.
- Perform pre-procedure admission and post-procedure recovery workflows for IR patients at Buck 5.
- Monitor vital signs, patient responses, and potential complications during procedures.
- Support procedures involving angiography, vascular intervention, stroke treatment, neuro-intervention, coiling, stenting, and embolization.
- Collaborate with interventionalists and IR technologists to maintain safe and efficient procedural workflows.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in Epic.
- Follow established patient safety, procedural, and infection prevention protocols.
Note: IR nurses circulate and monitor/sedate patients; they do not scrub procedures. IR technologists scrub each case and may also circulate. Each case is staffed with one RN and two technologists.
Required Qualifications
- At least 1 year of nursing experience.
- Previous Interventional Radiology experience required.
- IR procedural experience, including moderate sedation, is required for travel RNs.
- Travel experience highly preferred but not mandatory.
- Required certifications:
Schedule & On-Call Requirements
- Regular Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week, Monday–Friday scheduling.
- Standard Shift: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM.
- Early Shift: One RN is assigned daily from 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
- Weeknight Call: Approximately one weeknight every two weeks; frequency may vary based on staffing and team requests.
- Weekend Call: Approximately one weekend every six weeks, including Friday night and 24-hour call on Saturday and Sunday.
- Call Response Time: Must be able to respond within 30 minutes.
- Holiday Call: Staff RNs currently cover holiday call; no separate traveler holiday-call requirement is specified.
- Evening Backup: The previous IR evening backup requirement is no longer in effect.
Orientation & Dress Code
- Orientation: One week, including general hospital orientation, three days of on-unit orientation, and weekend buddy call.
- Scrubs: Hospital-provided perioperative/procedural scrubs are supplied daily upon arrival.
- Leadership Support: Department manager, daily IR charge nurse, and lead IR technologist are available.
Additional Facility Notes
- The facility is a stroke-receiving center.
- Candidates undergo Clinical Team profile review. If recommended, the account manager forwards the profile to the unit manager for a phone interview.
- Medical Solutions automatically deducts the 1.75% Washington state tax adjustment; this amount may be added back where permitted.
Recruiter Checklist
- Confirm IR procedural experience and moderate sedation competency.
- Verify current BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Confirm willingness to work at both Jones 5 and Buck 5, with possible support for Admit Recovery.
- Confirm availability for weeknight and weekend call with a 30-minute response time.
- Ensure the candidate understands the four 10-hour shifts plus call requirement.
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About First Connect Health
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus