Interventional Radiology RN
Columbus, GA
Wayward Medical
5x8 hrs, Days
Relocation Bonus

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse

Location: Columbus, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Interventional Radiology)
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Patient Population: Pediatrics through Geriatrics
• Average daily census: 25 patients, with a 4-room ratio
• Unit Systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub color provided by facility
• Floating: Within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Call: Rotated among team members
• Weekends: Every third weekend (max 2 per month)
• Holidays: Required to work 1-2 major holidays if they fall during assignment
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of Interventional Radiology experience within the last year
• Stroke thrombectomy experience (hard requirement)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification
• NIHSS certification

Required Certifications

• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit specifics (refer to clinical track)

Licensure

• State license verification required within 30 days prior to start
• Annual NURSYS verification required within 30 days prior to start

Compliance & Screening

• Full compliance with all onboarding requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays result in a 2-week pushback due to orientation scheduling
• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine clinical fit before final approval
• Background check required within 30 days of start, including:

  • Criminal history (national and county-specific)
  • Sex offender registry
  • Education verification
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug test within 60 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Physical exam required within 12 months of start
• Color blindness test required
• Competency exams required (medication/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG) with limited attempts allowed for dysrhythmia exam
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Work history verification and 2 clinical references required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months or chest x-ray if previously positive
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer or signed declination)
• Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31)

Additional Notes

• Orientation hours are non-billable and vary based on contract length
• Dress and professional appearance policy must be reviewed and acknowledged prior to start
• Code of conduct must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Candidate must be prepared to work assigned holidays as outlined
• Locals accepted at the same rate

This position is ideal for experienced Interventional Radiology RNs with EPIC and stroke thrombectomy experience seeking a travel contract in Georgia.