Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse
Mission Viejo, CA
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Flexible
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse (IR RN MH INTERV RAD)

Location: Mission Viejo, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse specializing in Interventional Radiology with mental health and stroke experience. This is a travel contract position requiring on-call availability and the ability to float between like units.

Key Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of specialty experience in Registered Nursing with stroke experience.
• No first-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience required).

Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Other certifications may be required based on clinical track (verify with clinical leadership).

Licensure

• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for California.
• Pending licenses are not accepted.

Call and Scheduling

• On-call required; must live within 30 minutes of the hospital for stroke call.
• Call frequency: 12 calls per 6-week period, including one weekend.
• Weekend work required at minimum every other weekend, may exceed based on unit needs.
• Float between like units required; may be required to float to a nearby facility.
• Block scheduling accommodations at manager discretion.

Ratios and Work Environment

• Patient ratio: 1:2
• Facility type: Acute Care Hospital with 488 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic (EPIC experience is mandatory)

Required Qualifications and Compliance

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum of 1 year of Interventional Radiology experience within the last year
• Stroke experience
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Background and Documentation

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years.
• Minimum of 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Drug screen: 10 panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests).
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination accepted.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season.
  • COVID vaccine or declination.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for respirator use.
• Fit mask testing required for travel nurses, updated annually.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Must complete Providence Health and Services annual regulatory and specialty-specific WorkRamp training modules prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Must complete Epic training modules and provide transcripts prior to moving to paid status.
• Photo for badge required prior to start.
• Acknowledgement of float policy required.

Additional Notes

• This position requires prior travel experience; first-time travelers will not be considered.
• EPIC experience is a hard requirement; candidates without EPIC experience will not be screened.
• On-call and weekend work are mandatory components of this role.
• Floating to other Providence facilities within a reasonable distance may be required.

This role is ideal for an experienced IR RN with stroke expertise who is comfortable with on-call responsibilities, floating, and working in a fast-paced acute care environment using Epic.