Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $3,193 per week in Chico, CA

Job Summary This full-time Registered Nurse position is located in Chico, California, within a dynamic Procedural Care Unit specializing in pre and post-interventional radiology procedures. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing patients for procedures, closely monitoring their recovery post-procedure, and ensuring a safe and comfortable experience.

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Job Title

Registered Nurse - Procedural Care Unit (Interventional Radiology)

Job Summary

This full-time Registered Nurse position is located in Chico, California, within a dynamic Procedural Care Unit specializing in pre and post-interventional radiology procedures. The role focuses on providing comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic interventional radiology procedures.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing patients for procedures, closely monitoring their recovery post-procedure, and ensuring a safe and comfortable experience. This involves skilled assessment, intervention, and patient education in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive pre-procedure patient assessments, including medical history review and vital sign monitoring.
• Provide skilled post-procedure recovery care, including continuous patient monitoring, pain management, and complication assessment.
• Administer medications safely and accurately as prescribed.
• Educate patients and their families on post-procedure care, potential complications, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and thorough electronic health records using EPIC EMR.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in pre and post-procedural recovery.
• Proficiency with EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Interventional Radiology setting.
• Prior successful completion of traveler assignments.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize patient care in a fast-paced procedural environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in IV insertion and management.
• Ability to respond effectively to emergent situations.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: AM
• Shift Duration: 8 hours per day
• Days per Week: 5 days
• Start Time: 6:00 AM
• End Time: Not specified.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 11, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license with the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (CPR recognition).
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.