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Registered Nurse - Rad-Interventional

UVM Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
$38.31 - $56.70 / hr
flexible benefit account, 403(b)
United States, New York, Plattsburgh
75 Beekman Street (Show on map)
Jul 23, 2026
Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally. Primary: 8:30am-5:00pm Secondary: 8:00am-4:30pm On-call as scheduled, holiday call as scheduled GENERAL SUMMARY: Interventional Radiology Nurses provide patient care during minimally invasive, image-guided procedures. The IR Nurse provides critical nursing care to the patient while assisting the Interventional Radiologist, Vascular Surgeon, in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures. They closely monitor the patient for complications, administers medications including moderate sedation, documents the procedure, and also may circulate into procedures. IR nurses also play an important role in the care of the IR patient pre and post operatively as well as providing communication and patient education. The IR Nurse also is required to cover all areas of Radiology (CT, MRI, Nuc. Med) and the exams that may need nursing assistance. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Skills Required: 1. Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. 2. Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State. 3. BLS and ACLS required within 2 months of hire. 4. Completion of Radiation Safety within six (6) months. 5. Meets requirements of physical/pre-placement screening. 6. Must be able to take call. 7. At least 2 years of acute inpatient nursing experience or procedural nursing experience within the prior 5 years is required. 8. Prior Interventional Radiology nursing experience preferred. 9. Competent in IV Therapy and venipuncture required, port access preferred. 10. Prior knowledge and experience in pre and post-operative care preferred. As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided. Requirements: Current RN licensure recognized by the State of New York required. Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit. Our Total Rewards Package includes: Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision) Flexible Spending Account Retirement Benefits (403b) Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term) Paid time Time Off Joining our team has its perks: We encourage professional growth and development We ensure our nurses are truly happy and feel valued We offer structured preceptorships and continuing education We are committed to great patient ratios Our team culture is unlike what you'll find at other hospitals We've made significant investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment Nurses truly have a voice here through our shared governance About the Area: The Champlain Valley is characterized by its working landscapes; undulating hills, meadows and pastures rolling down to the waters of giant Lake Champlain, the largest lake in the U.S. behind the Great Lakes. Plattsburgh, a picturesque community of 38,000, offers a cost of living just below the national average. The perfect place to raise a family, the area features excellent schools both public and private. The State University of New York also has a branch here with 6,200 students boasting a large international population and solid nursing program. Site Selection Magazine has chosen Plattsburgh as a top city in the nation for business development for the past eight years. In addition, Policom Corp has ranked Plattsburgh as the top micropolitan in New York and the 27th in the nation. As far as recreational opportunities, Plattsburgh and the Champlain Valley offer incredible year-round activities. From boating, biking, and fishing in the summer, to skiing and ice skating in the winter months. Nearby Lake Placid, host of the 1980 Winter Olympics and 2023 FISU World University Games, is a hub for recreation. The historic Strand Theater serves as the anchor of downtown Plattsburgh, and dozens of museums and historic attractions share the region's rich history. With exciting relocation and signing incentives and assistance, moving to upstate New York has never been an easier decision.