Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse
San Diego, CA
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Interventional Radiology position at an academic health system in San Diego, CA, requiring a valid CA RN license and prior IR or procedural experience.

Responsibilities

• Position is in an Interventional Radiology unit within an acute care hospital setting
• Day shift, 4x10-hour shifts (8:00–18:30), with start times flexible based on staffing needs
• On-call availability is required
• Epic is the preferred EMR; Cerner charting experience is also required
• Floating within the hospital or to affiliate hospitals may be required based on census and unit needs
• No blocked scheduling or self-scheduling
• 13-week contract
• Responsibilities include circulating and scrubbing for a wide range of IR procedures across GI, GU, pulmonary, neurological, and vascular specialties
• Additional skills utilized include malignant hyperthermia protocol, cardioversion, hypothermia protocol, end-tidal CO2 monitoring, radiation and laser safety, ACT monitoring, and PICC/central line/implanted port care
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Candidates who have previously been employed by this health system must receive facility approval prior to assignment
• Former travelers must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested; no RTO is permitted within the first 2 weeks of the assignment; RTO requests cannot be changed after submission
• Online learning modules are completed during orientation and annually

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS; PALS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an acute care setting required; specialty experience within the past 2 years required
• IR experience strongly preferred; extensive ICU or procedural experience may be considered in the absence of IR candidates
• Prior travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers may be screened on a case-by-case basis
• Proficiency in IR procedures including angioplasty, embolization, GI/GU/pulmonary/neurological/vascular studies, and scrub procedures
• Skills in procedural sedation administration and monitoring, sheath removal, dysrhythmia interpretation, IV therapy, blood product administration, and emergency medication administration
• Must pass a PASS/FAIL EKG exam (3 attempts allowed)
• 2 professional references required: at least one must be a supervisory/director/manager reference from the relevant unit within the past year; the second may be from a charge nurse, co-worker, or educator within the past 2 years

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts