Radiology RN (CT/MRI)
Paramus, NJ
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Radiology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Paramus, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (12:00 PM – 10:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Position is within the Radiology Department, primarily working in CT and MRI units.
• Local candidates defined as within 75 miles of the facility.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Minimum of 1 year of radiology experience, with radiology experience within the last year required.
• Certifications required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association.
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association.
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check covering 7 years, including national sex offender, criminal, OIG sanction, and other federal/state checks. Must be completed within 6 months of start.
• Education verification of highest degree (Bachelor’s degree in Nursing minimum). Diploma may be used temporarily if verification is pending.
• State license verification must be run within 30 days prior to start; no temporary or emergency licenses accepted without approval.
• Physical exam or statement of health within 12 months, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP, confirming fitness for duty.
• Negative 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no rapid tests accepted).
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) required within 1 year of start.
• Immunizations and titers required within 72 hours of contract signing:

  • COVID-19: Completed initial series plus booster, no exemptions allowed.
  • Flu vaccine: Mandatory for the season, no religious or medical declinations accepted.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer required.
  • Varicella: Proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer required.
  • Hepatitis B: Surface antibody titer or declination required.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Preferred but not required; declinations accepted.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months.

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Core Competency Exams (Parts I, II, III) must be completed annually with a passing score of 80% or higher. Topics include patient safety, HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, ethics, and more.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required annually with an 80% passing score.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required annually with an 80% passing score for all RNs except those in excluded units (e.g., Home Health, Hospice).
• Pass/fail Telemetry competency testing onsite; one attempt allowed. Failure results in contract cancellation.
• Completion of a Relias exam "Foundations of ECG Interpretation" required to prepare for onsite ECG pass/fail test (not required for certain excluded units).
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing required.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required:

  • One supervisory reference from within 12 months of start.
  • One professional reference from within 3 years of start (not necessarily supervisory).
• Current and updated resume covering last 7 years of employment, with explanations for gaps over 30 days.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required.
• Employment verification for 7 years required and must be completed at least 2 Fridays prior to start date; no pending verifications allowed at start.
• Completion of facility-specific self-learning module and post-test with 100% score prior to start.
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required.
• ID badge information must be provided during orientation.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract RN position in Radiology (CT and MRI) in New Jersey, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, NJ or compact RN license, and certifications including ACLS, BLS, and PALS. Candidates must meet extensive compliance, immunization, competency, and documentation requirements. The position is day shift with 4x10 hour days. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.