Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit: 8-room procedural IR unit at a Level I trauma hospital
Schedule and Shifts
Shift: 4x10 day shifts, 0730-1800 (occasionally starts at 0700)
Hours: 10 per day, 40 per week
Days: Monday through Friday, plus required weekend call
Call: Weekday call once per week (1800-0730). Weekend call (Friday 1800 to Monday 0730) every 4-6 weeks.
Time off (RTO): Up to 10 RTO days approved. RTO is not allowed Nov 22 to Dec 2, 2026; Dec 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027; and Mar 13 to Mar 21, 2027. Flexibility may be considered for harder-to-fill positions.
Parking: Travelers must park in the shuttle lot except when on call.
Role Details
Patient ratio: 1:2
Staffing per procedure: 1 RN and 1-2 Radiology Techs in the room
Float: Not expected to float within scope or between like units
Case mix: Fast-paced, high-turnover unit caring for outpatient and critically ill inpatients, including emergent trauma and stroke patients
Procedures: Embolizations (neuro and body), drain placement and exchanges, central line placements, Y90 planning and implant, and more
Equipment: Siemens
Charting system: Epic
Scrubs: Provided
Requirements
Licensure: Valid Colorado RN license required
Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Experience: 2 years of Interventional Radiology experience required, with IR experience within the last year
Procedure experience: Experience assisting with embolization procedures and Y90 planning and implant procedures
Travel experience: One completed travel assignment required
Certifications: ARRT (VI) and BLS issued by the American Heart Association or RQI
First-time travelers: Does not accept first-time travelers. May consider screening over with strong experience.
References: 2 from the last two years, one from employment within the last year. Both must be from a Charge RN, Manager, Supervisor, or above. Preceptors are acceptable.
Work history: Last 3 years of employment verified. Gaps over 30 days must be explained. Attestations are not accepted.
Compliance and Onboarding
Background check: 7-year background check within 60 days of start, including SSN trace, Colorado state and statewide checks, 3rd-party education verification, FACIS III, NSO, and OFAC. Also EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG within 60 days.
Work eligibility: E-Verify or attestation required. A driver's license or state ID is required.
Colorado CAPS check: Required within 60 days of start.
Competency exams: Core Parts I-III, OSHA Mandatory, and the Medication Test/Pharmacology exam are required within 1 year of start and updated annually, with a minimum score of 80%. The Dysrhythmia/EKG exam is required for ICU, Tele, Stepdown, PCU, ER, and similar units.
Drug testing: Required within 30 days of start and updated annually.
Color blind exam: Ishihara exam required before start. Online testing is not accepted and it cannot be done onsite.
Health documents: Physical exam within 1 year, signed by an MD, DO, NP, or PA (not a chiropractor). TB test or chest X-ray. Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella, and TDAP immunity documentation. COVID vaccine proof or signed declination. Seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption (declination forms are not accepted).
Fit test: Required within 12 months and updated annually, using an approved N95 mask. Onsite testing and PAPR options are available.
Facility modules: Must be completed within the first two weeks of assignment.
Employer
Access Healthcare
4.4rating(22 reviews)
1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare
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Jonathan Ward E
Pathologists' Assistant (Allied Health Professional)
5.0rating
Pros
Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.
Cons
Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.
Furnished Housing
Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.
Transportation
Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.
Demographics
Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
Aurora has a large population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
Plentiful and diverse local attractions including the Aurora History Museum, the Black American West Museum, and the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.
Fantastic food scene with restaurants like El Taco de Mexico, Sam's No 3 Diner, and La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.
Outdoor activities include the Aurora Reservoir for fishing, boating, swimming, and ice skating in the winter, as well as over 50 miles of beautiful hiking trails.
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