Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse
Knoxville, Tennessee
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Four 10-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM) with rotating day off
• On-call one night per week (5:30 PM – 7:00 AM)
• On-call one weekend per month (Friday 5:30 PM – Monday 7:00 AM)
• Rotating holidays with a strict no time-off policy during holiday weeks (including Valentine’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and local breaks)
• Call back radius: 30 minutes

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Color Blind Testing (must be within 12 months prior to start)

Required Skills and Experience

• Must have IVR (Interventional Radiology) experience, specifically Neuro IVR
• Experience with Conscious Sedation, Ventilators, and Titration
• Documentation experience with Cerner system
• Float experience required

Years of Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for this specialty unless otherwise specified by recruiter.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Competencies and Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required)
• Competency Exam (required)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required within 12 months, minimum 80% score)
• Core Competencies Part I, II, and III (required annually, minimum 80% pass rate)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, including 7-year SSN trace, criminal, sex offender, abuse registry, and federal checks
• Alias Name Attestation if applicable
• Drug testing within 45 days of start (specific panel required)
• Physical exam within 12 months, fit for duty statement required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
• Immunizations/vaccinations required: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu vaccine (for 2025-26 season) or approved exemption
• Photo for badge (passport style, no filters or facial piercings)

Documentation and Onboarding

• I9 verification required
• Valid Driver’s License/State ID (color and current)
• State nursing license verification (must be current and valid for Tennessee)
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• References: 2 supervisory references from past 3 years required
• Employment application with 7-year work history, no unexplained gaps over 30 days
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated within last year

Additional Notes

• Travelers requesting time off during holidays will not be accommodated unless approved onsite after arrival
• Strict compliance with certification expiration dates (no certifications may expire within 45 days of assignment start)
• Screenshots or photos of certifications are NOT acceptable; must upload actual certificates

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with Interventional Radiology skills who are comfortable with on-call responsibilities and holiday rotations, and who meet the comprehensive certification and compliance requirements.