Interventional Radiology RN
Mission Viejo, California
Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology - Travel/Contract

Location: Mission Viejo, California
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Total Staffed Beds: 488
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Experience: Must have stroke experience (years of experience not explicitly stated, but stroke experience is mandatory)
• On Call: Yes, must live within 30 minutes of hospital for stroke call
• Call Requirement: 12 calls per 6-week period, including one weekend
• Floating: May be required to float to a nearby facility (Providence Mission Laguna)

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Must be AHA (Instructor, Provider, or RQI) or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Must be AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Must be AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure): Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy): Verify if required based on clinical track
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Verify if required; AWHONN and NCC-EFM certifications acceptable
• IV Certification (LVN/LPN/Other): Verify if required
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB): Verify if required
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required every 2 years unless otherwise specified
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute): Verify if required
• State License: Must have valid professional license; CPDH certificate required for all Respiratory Therapists working in CA
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Tech Cert Verification - National: Refer to Allied Licensure Report for Allied Professionals

Experience & References

• Years of Experience: Stroke experience required (no explicit years stated)
• References: Minimum of 2 references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting. Must be from a supervisor.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Compliance & Background Checks

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Must include: SSN Trace, Death Master Index, Counties, Nationwide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level 3, Education Verification, MVR (if Home Health), and others as applicable
• Education Verification required for all candidates
• State-specific searches required for Washington and Oregon placements (not applicable here)
• Drug Testing: 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit Mask Testing: Required for travel candidates, updated annually
• Immunizations: TDAP, MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu Seasonal Vaccination (declinations accepted), COVID vaccine or declination
• Respiratory Safety Clearance: Required for all new travel starts, medically cleared annually

Training & Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required as applicable
• Competency Exams: Required as applicable by profession/specialty
• Color Blind Testing: May be required on a unit basis
• Skills Checklist: Required for applicable units, updated annually
• WorkRamp Modules:

  • Core and specialty-specific modules required for travel/per diem caregivers in CA and OR
  • Modules assigned based on profession, specialty, and region
  • Epic training modules required for SoCal and other specified regions
  • Modules must be completed prior to start or as specified

Additional Information

• Free parking available
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Royal Blue for RNs; OR scrubs provided
• Must comply with float policy acknowledgment
• Badge photo required prior to start

Summary

This is a travel/contract opportunity for a Radiology/Cardiology professional with stroke experience in an acute care hospital setting in Mission Viejo, CA. The role requires on-call availability with a specific call schedule and potential floating to a nearby facility. Candidates must hold current certifications including ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Certification, among others, and complete required background checks, immunizations, and training modules. Compliance with hospital policies and documentation requirements is mandatory.