Under the direction of a Radiologist, Technical Director, or the Nurse Manager this position exists to provide quality nursing care including sedation.
Posted Oct 5
Shift and hours
One to two shifts per week as needed If a per diem Nurse, a requirement of availability to work one to two shifts per week as needed for coverage.
Unit and setting
general diagnostic in special procedures and CT biopsy · Outpatient all age groups
License
RN license Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nevada; ACLS, BCLS, and PALS Certified.Registered Nurse license
Term
Per Diem RN - Per Diem
Do you qualify?
License
Registered Nurse licenseCurrent license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nevada; ACLS, BCLS, and PALS Certified.Check your license
Certification
ACLS
Certification
BCLS
Certification
PALS
Also asks
knowledge of basic principles of radiation protection and contrast administration side effectsKnowledge of basic principles of radiation protection and contrast administration side effects.
Also asks
knowledge and skill in administration, side effects and complications of mild sedation medicationThorough knowledge and skill in administration, side effects and complications of mild sedation medication.
Also asks
care and placement of IV catheters, chest ports, chest tubes, drains and urinary cathetersBasic knowledge and skill in the care/placement of IV catheters, chest ports, chest tubes, drains and urinary catheters.
Below most Nevada PRN postingsNevada PRN postings that state pay run $38/hr to $80/hr, the middle half $43/hr to $68/hr, across 50 postings.
Benefits
CEU Allowance
The role and schedule
Day to day
hold arterial pressure during emergenciesMust be able to hold arterial pressure in the event of an emergency.
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assess patient condition and provide nursing interventionsNeeds critical thinking skills to assess the patient’s condition and provide any necessary nursing interventions.
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provide discharge instructions and information to patients and visitorsAbility to give clear, concise discharge instructions and information to the patient/visitors.
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perform defibrillation or cardioversion during emergenciesDemonstrate an ability to perform defibrillation or cardioversion as required in an emergency situation.
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monitor vital signs and report abnormal values or status changes to RadiologistDemonstrate an ability to monitor vital signs and report to the Radiologist any abnormal values or change in patient status.
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manage anticoagulant administration, dose calculations, and patient observationDemonstrate knowledge and utilization of anticoagulants appropriately including dose calculations and patient observation for effectiveness.
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complete occurrence reports within 24 hours of an eventAny employee who discovers, is directly involved in or is responding to an event/occurrence/risk is required to complete an occurrence report within 24 hours.
Under the direction of a Radiologist, Technical Director, or the Nurse Manager this position exists to provide quality nursing care including sedation. The nurse should be qualified and prepared to handle all unexpected emergencies that occur during any radiological procedure. As needed will be required to work independently. May perform other job related duties as necessary for the efficient operation of SDMI.
Minimum skills, ability and requirements
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nevada; ACLS, BCLS, and PALS Certified.
Knowledge of basic principles of radiation protection and contrast administration side effects.
Areas where the Nurse will function daily are general diagnostic in special procedures and CT biopsy.
Maintains clinical competency by attending all required in-service and other continuing education programs.
Requires the ability to demonstrate mature judgment, initiative and proficiency in nursing skills.
Comply with universal precaution standards.
Requires the ability to work independently and without direct supervision.
Must be able to hold arterial pressure in the event of an emergency.
Needs critical thinking skills to assess the patient’s condition and provide any necessary nursing interventions.
Thorough knowledge and skill in administration, side effects and complications of mild sedation medication.
Ability to give clear, concise discharge instructions and information to the patient/visitors.
Able to communicate with people of various backgrounds and education levels.
Prioritization skills to manage daily assignments in order to complete tasks in a timely manner while paying attention to details and accuracy.
Works professionally with patience, tact and courtesy to handle patients, visitors and co-workers.
Basic knowledge and skill in the care/placement of IV catheters, chest ports, chest tubes, drains and urinary catheters.
Thorough knowledge about infection control protocols.
Demonstrate evidence of emotional and physical well-being to safely perform any of the duties and responsibilities as set forth in this job description with respect to all age groups.
The Registered Nurse performs delegated functions as appropriate to the position within the established standards, policies and procedures of the Radiology Department.
Perform nursing duties as related to the job.
Any employee who discovers, is directly involved in or is responding to an event/occurrence/risk is required to complete an occurrence report within 24 hours.
The Nurse’s job performance, including current competencies will be reviewed by the Nurse Manager on a periodic basis. If job performance/ current competencies are not (or continue to not be) at required level this could result in additional training and/or disciplinary action.
Demonstrate an ability to perform defibrillation or cardioversion as required in an emergency situation.
Demonstrate an ability to monitor vital signs and report to the Radiologist any abnormal values or change in patient status.
Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of anticoagulants appropriately including dose calculations and patient observation for effectiveness.
Utilizes supplies and equipment effectively.
Reports all pertinent concise information, accomplishes, timely charting and appropriately report job-related problems to supervisory personnel. Confirmation that all patient paperwork is in order and accounted for.
Knows and follows SDMI safety and evacuation guidelines, policies/procedures, electrical safety and location of the closest fire alarm and fire extinguishers.
Computer literate.
Actively seeks out and accepts feedback from peers.
Must abide SDMI attendance policy and follow schedule created by Nurse Manager.
If a per diem Nurse, a requirement of availability to work one to two shifts per week as needed for coverage.
Other nursing duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.
N
(Not Applicable)
Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally)
Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently)
Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly)
Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Neighborhoods+Relocating nurses and young professionals are steered to master-planned suburbs, not the Strip. Summerlin on the west side (The Ridges, The Peaks, Grand Park, Stonebridge) and Henderson’s Green Valley, Green Valley Ranch, Anthem, Inspirada, MacDonald Ranch, Seven Hills, and Lake Las Vegas are the consensus good addresses; Green Valley Ranch is Niche’s 2026 #1 in the metro (overall A, quiet suburban, population 17,482). Southern Highlands, Mountains Edge, Skye Canyon, and Peccole Ranch also make local shortlists. Centennial Hills and North Las Vegas are the cheaper-but-longer-commute alternatives; Downtown Las Vegas is nightlife-urban rather than the family-suburban default.
Relocating nurses and young professionals are steered to master-planned suburbs, not the Strip. Summerlin on the west side (The Ridges, The Peaks, Grand Park, Stonebridge) and Henderson’s Green Valley, Green Valley Ranch, Anthem, Inspirada, MacDonald Ranch, Seven Hills, and Lake Las Vegas are the consensus good addresses; Green Valley Ranch is Niche’s 2026 #1 in the metro (overall A, quiet suburban, population 17,482).
Southern Highlands, Mountains Edge, Skye Canyon, and Peccole Ranch also make local shortlists. Centennial Hills and North Las Vegas are the cheaper-but-longer-commute alternatives; Downtown Las Vegas is nightlife-urban rather than the family-suburban default.
Getting around+Daily life is car-dependent, with an average commute around 25 minutes and generally manageable drives versus larger coastal metros, though tourist traffic is a constant complaint. Henderson’s Green Valley and far-south communities can mean longer trips into the core; Centennial Hills and North Las Vegas are explicitly described as less expensive with longer commutes. Public transit is not presented as a practical everyday option, and these sources do not name hospital campuses, parking rules, or specific freeway/transit lines for nurse shift work. Strip-adjacent congestion is the main wildcard.
Daily life is car-dependent, with an average commute around 25 minutes and generally manageable drives versus larger coastal metros, though tourist traffic is a constant complaint. Henderson’s Green Valley and far-south communities can mean longer trips into the core; Centennial Hills and North Las Vegas are explicitly described as less expensive with longer commutes.
Public transit is not presented as a practical everyday option, and these sources do not name hospital campuses, parking rules, or specific freeway/transit lines for nurse shift work. Strip-adjacent congestion is the main wildcard.
Outdoors+Red Rock Canyon is the signature local habit: residents hike the red-rock trails and time the drive home for desert sunsets. Lake Mead and the Mojave Desert sit on the city’s edge, so weekends skew toward canyon trails, lake days, and open desert rather than urban greenways. When heat or novelty calls, Area 15 and the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay show up on local lists. Outdoor recreation is a listed pro of living here, but it is desert recreation—plan around sun, heat, and water.
Red Rock Canyon is the signature local habit: residents hike the red-rock trails and time the drive home for desert sunsets. Lake Mead and the Mojave Desert sit on the city’s edge, so weekends skew toward canyon trails, lake days, and open desert rather than urban greenways.
When heat or novelty calls, Area 15 and the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay show up on local lists. Outdoor recreation is a listed pro of living here, but it is desert recreation—plan around sun, heat, and water.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Las Vegas
Las Vegas for a relocating nurse is desert-suburb living with a tourist skyline in the distance: no state income tax, more space than coastal Western cities, and 300-plus sunny days. People actually live in Summerlin, Green Valley Ranch, Anthem, Inspirada, Southern Highlands, Mountains Edge, and Skye Canyon; Centennial Hills and North Las Vegas cost less but commute longer. Plan to drive—about 25 minutes typically, worse in tourist traffic. Eat in Chinatown on Spring Mountain Road, at Al Solito Posto and Café Breizh in Tivoli Village, and downtown at Esther’s Kitchen and Container Park. Weekends are Red Rock Canyon and Lake Mead; the Golden Knights, Raiders, and a AAA ballpark now anchor local sports. Tradeoffs are blunt: extreme summer heat, air quality, weaker CCSD schools, and a hospitality-skewed job market. May 2026 typical rent of $1,737 fits an $80k salary under the 30% rule; a ~$430,650 home needs roughly $105k household income.
