Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge General Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts
• Standard shift: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• On-call shift: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (on-call requirements can be discussed)

Job Description

• Circulate as a nurse during interventional radiology (IR) procedures; scrubbing cases is not required
• Procedures include:

  • CT-guided biopsies (lung, liver, kidney, bone marrow, abscess drains, nerve plexus blocks)
  • Chest tube placement
  • Angiograms (peripheral, mesenteric), venograms, fistulagrams
  • Vascular access device placements (vas cath, IVC filter, nephrostomy tube, chole tube)
  • Procedural sedation competency and monitoring
• Knowledge of pre-procedural paperwork, including history & physical (H&P), consent, orders, and labs, is required
• Preference for candidates with prior travel experience; local candidates are not preferred

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana
• Minimum of 1 year of Interventional Radiology experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Experience

• Minimum years of experience as a Registered Nurse: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN competency for IR nursing
• Prior travel experience is preferred but not explicitly required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Copy of valid Driver’s License or State ID
• Criminal background check (updated if no assignment within last 90 days)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, with annual renewal
• Annual respirator fit testing (fit mask)
• 12-panel drug screen within 90 days prior to start
• Two professional references required
• Completion of facility-specific health and confidentiality agreements prior to start
• Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination exemption forms available for medical or religious reasons (if applicable)

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccination is not required for employment but documentation or declination form should be obtained for records
• Healthstream training courses assigned on orientation day must be completed, including glucose testing return demonstration if applicable
• Candidates must be competent in medication administration and pharmacology as required by specialty

This position offers a focused opportunity for RNs experienced or interested in interventional radiology nursing with procedural sedation and circulating responsibilities in a travel contract setting.