Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse
San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Interventional Radiology (Travel/Contract)

Location: San Francisco, California
Shift: Day, Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work primarily at Interventional Radiology with ability to float to other facilities within the system.
• Adult acute care setting with diagnostic imaging, interventional radiology, procedural sedation, and pacemaker interrogation.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Interventional Radiology, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Experience in Radiology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in ICU, Emergency Department (ED), Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), or procedural areas.
• Radiology Imaging Nursing Certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Two supervisory references from recent employment (charge nurses acceptable).
• Current and updated resume covering last 7 years; gaps of 30+ days must be explained.
• Unit-specific skills checklist, updated annually.
• Verification of 7 years of work history (not required for non-clinical).
• Completed background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, sex offender search, and education verification.
• Primary source verification of RN license within 30 days of start.
• Pass/fail Telemetry exam on first day (content includes ECG rhythms, lead placement, and medication knowledge).
• Medication and pharmacology competency exam with a passing score of 80% or higher.
• Unit-specific competency exam with a passing score of 80% or higher.
• Core clinical competency exams (Parts I, II, III) with passing scores of 80% or higher, updated annually.
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing required for all RNs.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including physician statement of fitness to work.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start; specific approved mask types required. Onsite fit testing available as last resort.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years; no declinations accepted except medical exemptions).
  • Two negative TB tests (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-Spot) with specific timing requirements. Annual TB questionnaire required.
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: IGG titers or 2 vaccines required.
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or declination (declination must be signed within 1 year).
  • Varicella: IGG titer or 2 vaccines required; history of disease not accepted.
• Drug testing: Standard 9-panel (excluding THC) within 30 days of start; re-run every 2 years.
• Seasonal flu vaccine or facility-specific declination required during flu season (Nov-April).
• COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended but not required as of current policy.

Additional Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific learning modules prior to or on first day of orientation.
• Review and initial facility policies including COVID-19 preparedness, parking, uniform guidelines, and respirator medical evaluation questionnaire if applicable.
• Completion of emergency contact information and cybersecurity awareness training with annual quiz (passing score 80%+).
• Compliance with facility-specific documentation such as wage benefit parity forms and HIPAA agreements.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Floating to other facilities within the system is expected.
• Pass/fail Telemetry exam is mandatory for nurses working in specified units including Interventional Radiology.
• All certifications must be current and AHA-approved where applicable; no placeholders accepted.

This position offers a structured day shift schedule with a focus on interventional radiology nursing within an adult acute care environment, requiring strong clinical skills and compliance with extensive credentialing and health requirements.