First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Interventional Radiology for a travel nursing job in Rochester, New York.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Interventional Radiology Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 9 hours, days Employment Type: Travel 36-HOUR DAY-SHIFT INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY (IR) RN CONTRACT – ROCHESTER, NY An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse (RN) in Rochester, New York (Monroe County / Western New York / Lake Ontario region). Operating within a high-volume, advanced vascular and interventional radiology suite at a 528-bed tertiary teaching hospital and accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, this specialty assignment features a balanced 36-hour daytime schedule composed of two 8-hour shifts and two 10-hour shifts weekly (shifts falling between 07:00 AM and 17:30 PM, 36 hours guaranteed weekly with rotating standby on-call). COMPETITIVE 36-HOUR DAY PACKAGE ($2,880/WEEK)! $1,512/WEEK TAX-FREE HOUSING & MEAL STIPEND! HIGH $38.00/HR W2 BASE RATE! FIRST-TIME TRAVELERS ACCEPTED! EPIC EHR! LATE NOVEMBER START! Working alongside specialized interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, neurointerventionalists, and radiologic technologists, the IR procedural nurse provides comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-procedural nursing care, moderate/conscious sedation administration, hemodynamic monitoring, vascular closure deployment, and post-sheath recovery. If you are an acute procedural or critical care nurse skilled in moderate sedation titrations (RASS), vascular access management, sheath removal, and emergency dysrhythmia care looking to earn $2,880/week in Upstate New York, this assignment is built for you! PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE (36-Hour Week) Weekly Gross: $2,880.00 Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,512.00 Hourly W2 Regular Rate: $38.00/hr (36 regular hours) Hourly W2 Overtime Rate: $57.00/hr (Travelers only; local clinicians residing within 75 miles not accepted per facility policy).

SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS Schedule: Day shifts, 36 hours weekly structured as two 8-hour shifts and two 10-hour shifts : 8-Hour shifts: 07:00 – 15:30, 08:00 – 16:30, or 09:00 – 17:30. 10-Hour shifts: 07:00 – 17:30.

Guaranteed Hours: 36 regular hours guaranteed weekly.

Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks (Start Date: November 24, 2026).

On-Call Requirements: Standby on-call participation is required: 1 weekend on-call per 4-week time block. 2–3 weekday on-call shifts per month. 1 holiday on-call shift required during the contract.

Call-Back Response Time: Must arrive onsite within 30 minutes of being called in.

Weekend Coverage: Weekend standby on-call rotation as noted above; no routine scheduled weekend day shifts.

Department Setting: Interventional Radiology Suite (Dept: Interventional Radiology RN / CC 103114026) within a regional tertiary referral teaching center.

Floating Scope: Floats within clinical nursing scope as operationally required across departmental imaging or procedural holding areas.

Clinical Scope & Specialty Procedures: Pre-procedure assessment, intra-procedural sedation monitoring, and post-procedure recovery for diagnostic and interventional vascular procedures. Procedural sedation administration, continuous airway assessment, and sedation scoring utilizing the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS). Peripheral and visceral angiography, angioplasty, vascular stenting (carotid, renal, iliac, femoral), and embolization procedures. Neurointerventional procedure support (acute stroke mechanical thrombectomy, cerebral angiography, aneurysm coiling) is a strong plus. Complex line and drainage access: tunneled hemodialysis catheters, port placements, nephrostomy tubes, biliary drains, and paracentesis/thoracentesis. Arterial and venous sheath management, sheath removal, manual groin/radial compression, and monitoring vascular closure systems (Perclose, StarClose, Angio-Seal). Continuous hemodynamic monitoring, real-time cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation, and radiation/laser safety protocol execution.

EMR System: Epic electronic health record.

REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION Experience Requirement: Minimum 1 full year of dedicated acute care Interventional Radiology (IR), Cardiac Cath Lab, or Critical Care (ICU/ED) RN clinical experience with moderate sedation background (neurointerventional experience is a plus; first-time travel nurses accepted).

Licensure: Active New York Registered Nurse (RN) License strictly in hand at submittal (with active Nursys report).

Certifications Required at Submittal (Must all be active and attached): Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA) only . Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — AHA only .

EMR Competency: Hands-on Epic EHR experience is a hard requirement. ✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized procedural nursing recruitment team. We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate credential checklist mapping, and prioritized clinical review!

Location Details: Assignment is located in Rochester, NY 14621 (Dept: Interventional Radiology RN / CC 103114026 / Monroe County). ⏱️ Assignment Schedule & Hours: 13-week contract starting November 24, 2026 (36 hours guaranteed weekly on Days: split as two 8-hour shifts [07:00–15:30, 08:00–16:30, or 09:00–17:30] and two 10-hour shifts [07:00–17:30]; 16 non-billable orientation hours).

On-Call Requirements (Strict Hard Stop): Standby call required: 1 weekend every 4-week block, plus 2–3 weekdays per month. 1 holiday on-call required during the contract. 30-minute call-back response radius strictly required.

Strict 75-Mile Radius Rule: Candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility are strictly not accepted (travelers only).

Acuity & Skillset: Minimum 1 year of acute IR / procedural sedation experience required (neurointerventional experience is a strong plus); first-time travelers accepted. ️ EMR System: Epic electronic health record experience is a mandatory hard stop.

Floating Policy: Floats within clinical nursing scope as operationally needed.

Mandatory Submittal Details: Active New York RN license strictly in hand at submittal. Active AHA BLS and AHA ACLS certification cards. Comprehensive resume highlighting IR, moderate sedation, and vascular sheath skills. Full legal name, SSN, Date of Birth (DOB), and upfront Requested Time Off (profiles with >10 days RTO cannot be submitted). Alert AM at submission if traveler possesses any foreign education requiring verification.

Return staff policy: Prior permanent or travel staff must be separated for 6 months system-wide to return.

Onboarding & Facility Guidelines: Pre-start modules: up to 5 hours are billable; any time exceeding 5 hours is non-billable (recorded via facility report). COVID-19 vaccine is not required per current facility guidelines.

Time Off: Provide all RTO upfront; profiles exceeding 10 days of RTO will not be accepted. 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.

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