Interventional Radiology Nurse
New Brunswick, NJ
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• Cases per day: 5-10
• Schedule: Every other weekend and holidays as applicable
• On-Call: Maximum 3 nights per 7-day period (5 PM – 7 AM)
• Block scheduling: Not allowed
• Locals accepted

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Interventional Radiology)
• Years of Experience Required: 2+ years
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)
• Teaching Hospital experience: Required
• Trauma Level I or II experience: Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• New Jersey License: Required
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists): Required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for Interventional Radiology RN
• Additional certifications may be required depending on specific roles and units (e.g., Chemotherapy certification if applicable).

Skills & Procedures

• Scrub and circulate in procedures
• Interventional body and neuro procedures
• Endovascular interventions
• Abdominal & pelvic interventions
• Genitourinary interventions

Equipment Experience

• Sterile procedure and equipment setup
• Closure devices
• EKOS system
• Familiarity with GE and Phillips Angio Suites

Charting System

• EPIC: Radiant, Q-site

Unit

• Cardiac Interventional Radiology

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Employment Application/Resume: Must include 7 years of work history
• Work History Verification: Required for all New Jersey candidates, verifying at least 1 year prior to start date with no gaps over 30 days
• Skills Checklist: Must be completed and updated annually (Aya requirement)

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Background Checks: Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-level searches
• Drug Screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 30 days of start
• Health Documents:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
  • Physical exam within 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
  • Immunizations and titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Seasonal Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
  • Fit test and respiratory medical clearance if job tasks require respirator use
  • Latex allergy questionnaire if applicable
  • Color blindness exam if job tasks require color discrimination
• Competency Exams: Medication test, Dysrhythmia/EKG competency, and other relevant clinical competencies required within 72 hours of signing
• Pass/Fail Testing: Pharmacology and EKG exams required with remediation process for failures
• Annual Education: Completion of annual education sign-off and safety manual acknowledgment
• Vendor Medical Clearance: Required if history of positive TB or symptomatic

Additional Notes

• Scrubs are provided by the hospital
• Must comply with all facility-specific policies including floating policy and annual education requirements
• On-site fit testing is mandatory on the first day
• Candidates with facial hair must be clean-shaven for fit testing unless approved accommodation is provided
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This position offers a comprehensive opportunity for experienced Interventional Radiology professionals seeking a travel contract in a teaching hospital environment with a focus on advanced interventional procedures and patient care.