IR nursing without ICU experience?

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I have an interview coming up for an IR nurse position. I’ve never worked ICU but have worked several years on a step down unit where we are responsible for certain drips, perform bedside procedures, etc. obviously they know from my resume I don’t have critical care experience and are still interested in interviewing me, but how difficult of a transition might it be without working ICU? Thanks!

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Specializes in Cardiology IR.

I’ve been in IR 15 years and never worked ICU. You will be fine!  It’s actually not a requirement at our hospital though helpful.  Good luck!

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Specializes in Neuro, Trauma/Neuro ICU.

Hey did you interview go?? I just started in the ICU but am very interested in IR but I wasn't sure if I stood a change with minimal ICU experience. I have prior step down experience as well. Hope you got it!

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14 hours ago, 911dispatch said:

Hey did you interview go?? I just started in the ICU but am very interested in IR but I wasn't sure if I stood a change with minimal ICU experience. I have prior step down experience as well. Hope you got it!

I got the job! Just finished my first week and so far I don’t feel like I’m hindered by not having ICU experience. It’s a ton of new learning but I’m liking it so far! 

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Specializes in Med surg.

Hi...I read your post about you have been working in IR for 15 yrs, what was your previous experience prior to that?I just got hired in IR and I don't have ICU experience and had worked in medsurg and endoscopy unit.

 

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