Interventional Radiology RN
Burlington, Vermont
The University of Vermont Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Nurse (RN)

Location: Burlington, Vermont
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: Approximately 32 weeks

Job Description

• Full-time Registered Nurse position in Interventional Radiology
• 8-hour day shifts with call required at least 1 weekday per week and every 3-4 weekends; additional call may be required based on department needs
• Care for acute and chronic patients undergoing invasive procedures under imaging guidance
• Administration of moderate sedation is essential and must be documented in work history
• Strong critical care experience, conscious sedation experience, and interventional radiology procedural experience required
• Experience in a large teaching facility preferred
• Must have skills in peripheral IV starts and knowledge of vasoactive drips
• EPIC electronic medical record experience within the past 12 months is mandatory
• No block schedules allowed
• Reliable personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended due to limited public transportation; vehicles should have all-season or snow tires November through April

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license or proof of license in process for Vermont
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Prior travel experience preferred but not required
• Strong critical care and interventional radiology procedural experience
• EPIC EMR experience within the last 12 months (non-negotiable)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Minimum 8 years of experience in critical care and interventional radiology procedures (based on job description emphasis on strong critical care and procedural experience)

Orientation & Scheduling

• Bi-weekly orientations held on Mondays
• Typical workweek Monday through Sunday with call requirements as noted

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Complete and detailed work history required, including bed count, EMR, and facility type
• Explanation required for any employment gaps over 30 days
• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification as applicable
• Various certifications and competencies including medication/pharmacology competency exam and color blindness testing
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• N95 fit test required prior to assignment and updated annually
• Immunizations and health documents required: Tdap, TB test, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, flu vaccination or exemption, COVID vaccination or declination, pneumonia vaccination if applicable
• Drug testing may be required depending on facility location
• Completion of facility-specific modules and safety manual acknowledgment prior to start
• Various facility-specific forms and consents including adult and child abuse registry consent, emergency contact form, and vaccination declination forms if applicable

Transportation & Housing

• Public transportation is not accessible in the area
• Personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended
• Vehicles should be equipped with all-season or snow tires during winter months

Notes

• No block scheduling allowed
• Must be able to work call shifts as specified
• Reliable transportation is critical due to location constraints

This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs with interventional radiology expertise seeking a travel contract in Vermont with a reputable healthcare facility.