Interventional Radiology RN
Charleston, WV
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Interventional Radiology)

Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 4x10 hour shifts, weekdays 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• On-Call: Every 5th weekend on call rotation
• Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics
• Patient Ratio: 1:1 staffing ratio
• Start Date: Orientation occurs every other week on Thursdays
• Orientation: First 2 days in a classroom setting, then unit orientation
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Float: May be floated to General Lab CDL
• Schedule: No blocked schedules accommodated
• Travel Radius: 100-mile radius rule (75-99 miles requires facility approval)

Experience & Requirements

• Specialty: Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse
• Required RN Experience: Minimum 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers allowed but must have Interventional Radiology experience
• Licensure: Must have active West Virginia RDCS - Adult license to start; can submit with pending license
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (AHA only, no pending certs allowed)
  • ACLS (AHA only, no pending certs allowed) — Not required for certain units (3 South, 3 West, 4 West, 4 South, 5 West)
• Special Procedures/Unit Details:

  • Angiogram, Fistulogram, Permacath, EVAR, TCAR, TAVR, MitraClip, Mechanical Thrombectomy, Embolization
• Common Patient Diagnoses:

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), Stenosis, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Stroke, Aneurysm

Facility Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care Hospital
• Level IV Trauma Center
• Major Teaching Hospital (Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems member)
• Total Staffed Beds: 838
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue/White (RN)
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Free for travelers

Orientation & Training

• Orientation is two days (Thursday and Friday) covering Cerner Infusion Management
• Inservice training modules must be completed approximately 1 week before start (approx. 4 hours)
• Pass/Fail Testing required for Nursing candidates: EKG Exam, Medication Calculation Exam, Blood Administration Test
• Candidates must review facility-specific policies including Blood Administration, Dress Code, Math Calculation Packet, and EKG Review prior to start (review only, no test at orientation)

Required Documentation & Screening

• Valid Driver’s License
• Social Security Card (legible)
• Background Check: 7-year criminal background within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, counties, sex offender, national and international searches if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start (completed independently)
• National Sex Offender Registry check within 30 days of start (completed independently)
• Primary Source Verification of State License and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by appropriate medical provider, confirming good health and no physical limitations
• Drug Screen within 30 days of start, including a comprehensive panel (no placeholders or pending results accepted)
• Annual Fit Mask Testing (N95 3M 1860 Small/Regular or Aura 9205) required; onsite fit testing may be accommodated if no clinic within 100 miles
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination required (declinations not accepted; medical/religious exemptions require approval)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start; annual TB questionnaire required for positive TB responders
• Immunizations: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (vaccines or positive titers required; boosters may be started pending)
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) unless medical exemption documented; not required outside this window
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required; proof of vaccination or signed declination accepted

Additional Requirements

• Must complete annual skills checklist for specialty
• One reference required from a manager, supervisor, or charge nurse within 1 year of start
• Pass/Fail testing and competency exams required for nursing candidates
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required for certain units (ER, Surgical & Trauma ICU, Trauma Stepdown, Behavioral Health)
• Candidates must comply with facility-specific forms including vaccination exemption requests, time and attendance, medical release, and liability forms

Notes

• Permanent employees cannot return as travelers for 2 years after last permanent day worked at this facility
• No accommodation for blocked schedules
• Candidate must notify manager of latex allergy if applicable
• PAPR accommodations available if unable to pass fit testing due to facial hair or face shape

This position is ideal for an experienced Interventional Radiology RN seeking a travel contract with a reputable acute care teaching hospital in West Virginia.