Interventional Radiology RN
Charleston, SC
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Vascular Interventional Radiology
• Shift Schedule:

  • 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (7:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
  • 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
  • Rotating schedule between these shifts
• On-Call Requirement: Yes, rotating weeknights, weekends, and holidays
• Weekend Requirement: If on weekend call
• Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs (no floating to sister facilities)
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Radius Rule: Must live within 60 miles of the facility
• Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Interventional Radiology nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience in Emergency Room (ER), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), critical care, procedural nursing, and moderate sedation
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification

Facility Highlights

• Type: Teaching Hospital
• Designations: Magnet status, Level 1 Trauma center
• Total Staffed Beds: 865
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrubs: Provided by facility
• Parking: Paid parking required nights and weekends; one-time $20 parking pass fee

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks: Comprehensive checks including SSN trace, criminal, sex offender registry, and state-specific searches within the last 7 years
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; NURSYS verification for RNs
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses
• Facility Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay platform modules must be completed before orientation
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or a declination form completed
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, no instant tests accepted
• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit Mask Test: N95 fit test within 90 days of start, renewed annually; specific mask models required
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest x-ray if positive history
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters may be needed for low titers
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required

Additional Notes

• Hurricane Season (June – November): All staff may be assigned to emergency response teams; consider this before accepting or extending contracts
• Radiation Badge Process: Candidates cannot start without radiation badge; processing may take 5-7 days before badge is shipped
• Agency must provide radiation exposure reports monthly or quarterly as required
• Physical Assessment for Sterile Processors: Not applicable for this RN role but noted for other positions
• Competency Exams and Medication Tests: Required as applicable
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Interventional Radiology RN travel contract position.