Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse
Castro Valley, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse

Location: Castro Valley, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with experience in Interventional Radiology or Cardiac Cath Lab nursing. This is a day shift position (5 days a week, 8 hours per day, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM) with a 40-hour workweek.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Interventional Radiology, with experience within the last year
• Experience in Cardiac Cath Lab nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to California law)
• Employment application with full 7 years of work history, no gaps
• Work history verification up to 7 years, with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Professional references: 2 for clinical positions within 3 years
• Various facility-specific documents and attestations must be reviewed and signed prior to start

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, cleared for work
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required)
• Immunizations and/or titers for:

  • Tuberculosis (negative test or chest x-ray within 90 days, renewed annually)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• Color blindness exam (in-person, if applicable)
• Respiratory safety clearance, renewed annually

Additional Information

• ICU and MS/Telemetry RNs at certain locations may be required to take an EKG competency exam onsite after start
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually
• Candidates must be prepared to work in unpredictable and high-risk situations
• Religious and medical exemptions for immunizations and fit testing may be considered with proper documentation and approval

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized nursing role within Interventional Radiology, requiring strong clinical skills, certifications, and compliance with rigorous health and background standards.