Interventional Radiology RN
Seattle, Washington
Harborview Medical Center

Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology (IR RN)

Location: Seattle, Washington Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 13 weeks Start date: ASAP

Assignment Overview

• Role: IR RN to assist pre- and post-procedure as needed
• Primary focus: Support pain procedures (prep and recovery) and recovery from sedation/anesthesia
• Urgent/emergent support: Responds to Interventional procedural needs, such as Code Stroke, STEMI, Trauma, and IR Body
• Float scope: IR and Neuro IR, potentially pre/post-op as needed
• Department: Radiology
• Facility: Magnet, teaching, Level I trauma center with 500 staffed beds

Schedule

• Shift: Day, 3x12 hours (7:00 to 19:30), 36 hours per week
• On-call: Required
• Weekends: Every 3rd weekend, which may vary depending on vacation schedules
• Holidays: Holiday requirements apply
• Block schedule: Not accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington
• 2 years of Interventional Radiology experience, with IR experience within the last year
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Emergency Department (ED) experience
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience
• Experience with Epic

Competencies and Testing

• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam: Required for IR and Radiology/Angio. Passing score is 80% or above, with 2 attempts allowed. Must be completed and on file 10 days before start.
• Pass/fail testing acknowledgment: Required for Radiology/Angio and IR.
• Medication test: Required for RNs. Must score 80% in the Dosage Calculations category, and the score breakdown must be shown.
• Annual stroke education modules: Required for Angio (IR), completed through the facility learning system. Candidates must confirm completion to their onsite managers.
• Color blind testing: Required, updated annually starting 5/4/2026.
• Orientation testing: Required for all RNs during onsite orientation. Not pass/fail.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• TB test: QuantiFERON, T-SPOT, or 2-step PPD within 90 days of start. An annual TB questionnaire is also required.
• Physical exam: Within 1 year before start
• Drug screen: 9-panel drug screen within the past 12 months
• Tdap: Within 10 years of start (declination accepted)
• Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella: Titer, 2 documented vaccines, or declination
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer and full vaccine series, or declination
• Influenza: Vaccine or declination required for flu season (09/29 to 03/31), with documentation on file by 11/13
• COVID-19: Vaccination or declination required for tracking
• Fit test: Mask fit test within 12 months of start. Accepted masks: 3M 1860R, 3M 1860S, or 3M 1870+.

Background and Licensing

• Criminal background check: 7-year check completed within 45 days of start, including Washington WATCH search
• Exclusion checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG
• License verification: Primary source verification required
• Washington license complaint clearance: Required for WA State license holders
• Multi-state (compact) licensed nurses working in Washington: Must complete a 6-hour suicide prevention training from an approved list, plus the Washington Multi-State Licensed demographic attestation

Onboarding Notes

• Badge photo required (professional, plain background, no hats or face coverings)
• Scrubs: Any solid color; light blue scrubs are provided on the unit
• Electronic charting is required, with hard stop enforcement
• Modules take about 2 to 3 hours and must be completed before start
• Parking is available onsite and offsite for a fee