Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse
Sacramento, California
Sutter Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology

Location

• Sacramento, California

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• Approximately 26 weeks

Job Description

• Role as an Interventional Radiology (IR) Registered Nurse, partly working in a recovery room with patients from deep organ biopsies and angiography cases.
• Operate complex stationary and mobile diagnostic equipment.
• Assist physicians during diagnostic and guidance imaging for invasive procedures.
• Educate patients on procedures, medications, contrast media, and biological effects to alleviate fear and anxiety.
• IR RN shifts: 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (0930-1800), no call or weekends for IR shifts.
• Recovery room duties may include varied call nights, weekends, and rotating weekends.

Required Qualifications

• Current California RN license.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certifications (AHA or ARC only).
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of recent relevant nursing experience, with preference for 5 years.
• Experience with recovery on deep organ and angiography cases highly preferred (PACU experience).
• Interventional Radiology/Cath Lab experience preferred.
• Ability to work varied call nights and rotating weekends (for recovery room duties).

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS and ACLS required.
• Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, CCRN, TNCC, EFM, CPI, and NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on position specifics.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams and EKG/Dysrhythmia competency exams may be required.
• State license verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start.
• Background checks including 7-year history, education verification, and various federal/state screenings required.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • TB screening (annual renewal)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-April)
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law).

Background & Compliance

• Comprehensive background checks including FACIS Level 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Sex Offender Search, OFAC Sanctions List, and others.
• Education verification required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Various facility-specific documents and attestations must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• TB questionnaire and respiratory safety clearance required annually.
• Employment history verification for up to 7 years required.

Additional Information

• Candidates must have full 7 years of work history documented with no gaps.
• References required as per agency standards.
• Some positions may require pass/fail testing (e.g., EKG exam) after start.
• Religious exemptions for certain requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis with proper documentation.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with a strong background in Interventional Radiology and recovery care, who are comfortable with varied shifts and comprehensive compliance requirements.