Interventional Radiology RN
Columbus, Georgia
Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse

Location: Columbus, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Interventional Radiology)
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Patient Population: Pediatrics through Geriatrics
• Unit Systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Average Daily Census: 25 patients, 4 procedure rooms
• Scrub color provided by facility
• Floating: Within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Call: Rotated among team members
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend (maximum 2 per month)
• Holiday Requirement: Expected to work major holidays during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of Interventional Radiology nursing experience within the last year
• Stroke experience, including stroke thrombectomy
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Licensure

• Current Registered Nurse license valid in Georgia

Compliance & Screening

• Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week start delay due to orientation scheduling
• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine clinical fit before final approval
• Locals accepted at the same rate

Orientation & Competency Requirements

• Number of Non-Billable Orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment, 19 hours for 19-week assignment)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required (3 attempts allowed; failure on 3rd attempt results in cancellation)
• Color blindness test required (alternative assessment available for blood collection tasks)
• General competency exam required

Background & Health Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days prior to start, including:

  • County and nationwide criminal searches
  • Sex offender registry check
  • Education verification of related degree
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with additional requirements if prior positive TB test)
• Annual TB questionnaire required regardless of TB status
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug test within 60 days prior to start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates, methadone, PCP, propoxyphene, THC)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster plan if needed
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster plan if needed
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or signed declination (required during flu season)
• Tdap vaccine highly recommended but not required

Documentation & Other Requirements

• Two clinical references required
• Verification of most recent work history required (can be pending at start with proof of processing)
• Skills checklist updated within the last 12 months
• Candidate must review and sign facility’s Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an experienced Interventional Radiology RN with EPIC and stroke thrombectomy experience, working in a fast-paced environment serving a broad patient population.