Interventional Radiology RN
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift, 4x10 hour shifts (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
• Willing to consider 5x8 hour shifts
• No weekend requirement

Patient Care & Unit Details

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2
• Small clinic setting with 2 staffed beds (4 rooms)
• Navy blue scrubs required (not provided)
• Charting system: EPIC (experience required)

Required Skills & Responsibilities

• Assist with central line insertion and management
• Care and maintenance of implanted ports and PICC lines
• Starting IVs
• Infection prevention and isolation precautions
• Pressure ulcer assessment and prevention

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Interventional Radiology experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system
• Proficient in central line insertion and management
• Skilled in care and maintenance of implanted ports and PICC lines
• Competent in starting IVs

Orientation & Work Environment

• Orientation tailored to individual needs
• Self-motivated, able to work independently with minimal supervision
• No on-call duties
• No floating outside scope of practice
• Local candidates accepted

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific codes apply)
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Various health immunizations and screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Fit mask test required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles (valid for entire assignment)

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (AHA Instructor/Provider or RQI acceptable)
• Unit-specific competency exams required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required prior to start

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership
• Employment application required, including education verification
• Skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• No prior travel experience required; first-time travelers accepted
• Background check and fingerprinting processes are time-sensitive and must be completed prior to start
• Candidates must review and sign dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged annually

This position offers a focused clinical role in interventional radiology nursing with a supportive small team environment and requires strong clinical skills, independence, and adherence to facility compliance standards.