Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse
Athens, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Athens, Georgia
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Experience & Patient Population

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience
• 1st time travelers accepted
• Patient population: Adults to Geriatrics

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Georgia State Nursing License

Work Setting & Unit Details

• Work settings: Interventional Radiology (IR), Emergency Room (ER), Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Support IR and Vascular surgeons
• Facilities include 1 IR suite and 1 OR hybrid room
• Average daily census: 15 patients
• Electronic Health Record system: Epic
• Scrub color: Any color allowed

Scheduling & Work Requirements

• Return to Office (RTO) maximum: 7 days
• Weekend shifts: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes
• Call requirements: 4-5 shifts per month
• Holiday work expectations:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, expected to work 2 of them
• Major holidays include: New Year’s Eve/Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day

Orientation & Screening

• Clinical screening required to determine fit before manager approval
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Competencies & Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam (required for Nursing and Allied Health by agency)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Telemetry, ER, ICU, and related units)

  • Up to 3 attempts allowed; failure on 3rd attempt results in cancellation

Background & Health Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days prior to start, including:

  • Criminal searches, sex offender registry, education verification
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (with specific protocols if positive history)
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending
• Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)

Documentation & Compliance

• Must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months required
• Verification of most recent work history required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process
• Two clinical references required

This position offers a dynamic work environment supporting IR and vascular surgery teams with a focus on adult to geriatric patient care in a hospital setting using Epic. Candidates must meet strict certification, competency, and health screening requirements to ensure compliance and patient safety.