Interventional Radiology RN
Newark, NJ
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Interventional Radiology

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

Schedule & Work Details

• Shift: Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Day shift, 5x8 hours)
• Hours per week: 40
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays, based on unit needs
• Floating: Must float within skillset without exception; ratios vary by census, acuity, and staffing
• Circulate in Interventional Radiology (IR) procedures
• Call-off policy: Allowed 1 shift call-off per 2 weeks
• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals accepted at the same rate

Required Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid RN license in New Jersey
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of Interventional Radiology experience within the last year
• Procedural experience in OR/CVOR or Cath Lab considered
• Proficient PICC and midline nurse
• Ability to administer moderate sedation
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Documentation & Compliance

Background & Screening

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-level searches
• Drug screen (10-panel urine) within 30 days of start
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
• Work history verification for at least 1 year prior to start (New Jersey state requirement)
• Two professional references within last 2 years (one managerial)

Health & Immunizations

• Physical exam within 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Negative TB test (IGRA or 2-step PPD) within required timeframes; additional clearance if history of positive TB
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption annually (flu season Sept-April)
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
• Fit test and respiratory medical clearance prior to start (mandatory on-site fit testing)
• Latex allergy screening questionnaire if job tasks require glove use
• Color vision test if job tasks require color discrimination

Competency & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 72 hours of signing, required within 12 months of start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam as applicable
• IV Therapy/Infusion exam required for all RNs (except OR specialties)
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication knowledge with remediation policy
• Annual education sign-off and safety manual acknowledgment required

Additional Certifications (if applicable)

• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) for ER, Pediatric ER, Behavioral Health RNs
• NIH Stroke Certification for adult critical care and emergency units
• Chemotherapy certification if working with chemo patients (ONS/ONCC or APHON for pediatric)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) for Mother-Baby, Labor & Delivery RNs

Unit & Hospital Highlights

• Work in a quaternary care teaching hospital with nationally recognized cardiac and transplant programs
• Interventional Radiology services include minimally invasive, image-guided procedures for vascular, oncologic, and complex medical conditions
• High-acuity patient population including cardiac and transplant cases

Notes

• Candidates must provide required documentation timely to clear (e.g., driver’s license within 48 hours of signing)
• Floating and schedule requests require prior approval with documentation
• Facility-specific policies and annual requirements must be adhered to throughout assignment

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, specialized Interventional Radiology unit with comprehensive support and clear compliance requirements.