Interventional Radiology RN
St. Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Registered Nurse – Interventional Radiology

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 4 shifts of 10 hours each (7:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
• Call requirements:

  • Weeknight call (Monday–Thursday, 6:00 PM – 7:30 AM) approximately 3-4 times during the contract
  • Weekend call (Friday 6:00 PM – Monday 7:30 AM) approximately 1-2 weekends during the contract
• May be required to stay past scheduled shift once a week to complete procedures ("Backup")
• Expected to work every 5th or 6th Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM as needed
• Average daily patient census: 8 patients per nurse
• Procedures include titrating drips, managing central lines, CT-guided procedures, bone biopsies
• Use of Philips monitors

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Interventional Radiology nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Critical care experience, including ICU (Intensive Care Unit) or ED (Emergency Department) background
• Procedural nursing background
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification

Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse license valid in Missouri
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only
• Must complete Relias Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam for new contracts
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., TNCC, NIH Stroke Certification) – verify with unit-specific requirements

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including panels for amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, PCP; must be current throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes
  • Tdap vaccine or declination (Td acceptable for renewals)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Facility-specific documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene policy, fingernail policy, dress code policy, and orientation modules must be completed prior to start

Additional Requirements

• Must complete unit-specific skills checklist within 1 year of start
• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred within last year)
• Employment application must be submitted and uploaded for facility review
• Parking: Monthly parking passes available; no charge for straight night shifts; day/night rotation requires parking pass purchase

Work Environment

• Short Term Acute Care facility
• Teaching hospital with Level 1 Trauma designation
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Navy

Notes

• IR experience is not required
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• Must be prepared for occasional extended shifts due to procedural demands