Interventional Radiology RN
Newark, NJ
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with Interventional Radiology experience to circulate IR procedures, administer moderate sedation, and provide vascular access care. This role involves working with high-acuity patients undergoing minimally invasive, image-guided procedures.

Required Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid RN license in New Jersey
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of Interventional Radiology experience within the last year
• Proficient in PICC and Midline nursing
• Ability to administer moderate sedation
• Procedural experience in OR/CVOR and Cath Lab
• Experience with PICC care, implanted ports, and central venous access (non-tunneled/PICC/port)
• Thoracic aortography experience
• End-tidal CO2 monitoring and procedural sedation monitoring experience
• Radiation and laser safety experience
• Pre- and post-procedure patient care experience
• Lung biopsy experience
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system
• No procedural experience required with ICU/CCU background

Work Schedule

• Day shift: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (5 days a week, 8 hours per day)
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Every 3rd week (Monday to Sunday)
• Holiday work: Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays as needed

Additional Requirements

Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID and driver’s license required within 48 hours of signing
• Criminal background check within 30 days of start
• Drug screen within 30 days of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, cleared to perform essential job functions
• Respiratory medical clearance and on-site fit testing mandatory
• Annual influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required
• Completion of required competency exams (medication/pharmacology, EKG/dysrhythmia, IV therapy/infusion) within 72 hours of signing
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication competency with remediation policy
• Completion of facility-specific annual education and safety training

References & Work History

• Two references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
• Work history verification for at least 1 year prior to start date (New Jersey state requirement)

Facility & Unit Highlights

• High-acuity quaternary care teaching hospital with comprehensive Interventional Radiology services
• Procedures include vascular, oncologic, cardiac, and transplant cases
• Candidates must be flexible to float within their skillset based on census and patient acuity

Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
• Scheduling requests must be submitted with proof prior to offer; no changes approved after offer
• Facility allows calling off 1 shift per 2 weeks

This position is ideal for an RN with Interventional Radiology procedural experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity hospital setting with a structured day shift schedule and comprehensive procedural responsibilities.