Interventional Radiology RN
Winston Salem, North Carolina
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Work in Interventional Radiology with coverage in Radiology Pre Post Unit (RPPU) as needed.
• Target workload: 16 cases per day across three IR rooms.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 4 shifts of 10 hours each (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM).
• Call requirement: On-call availability with 8 call days in a 10-12 week period, including backup and primary call rotations; must be able to arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes. Weekend call is 24 hours (7:00 AM Saturday to 7:00 AM Sunday).
• No float requirement.
• Weekends required based on call rotation.
• Scrubs provided (ceil blue).
• Orientation: 8-hour unit orientation plus hospital orientation during week one; attendance at classes daily is mandatory.
• Unit systems used: PYXIS, EPIC, SBAR.
• Scheduling is manager-driven.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Interventional Radiology nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Proficient in Conscious Sedation
• Experience with Telemetry

Call and Shift Details

• Call shifts start at the end of the regular shift and last until 7:00 AM.
• Backup call covers the primary call person during the same hours.
• Weekend call is 24 hours, rotating between primary and backup.
• Call may include one holiday during the assignment.
• If the call person is sick, a fill list is used (rarely).

Patient Population and Unit Details

• Tertiary care center with complex patient diagnoses.
• Workload primarily Monday through Friday.
• No special equipment required beyond standard unit systems.

Orientation and Onboarding

• 8-hour unit orientation plus hospital orientation in the first week.
• Must be available for all scheduled classes during orientation week.
• Photo for badge required immediately after signing contract; must be passport-style with specific guidelines (solid white background, facing forward, holding paper with full name and phone number at stomach level, no head coverings except glasses, business attire).
• Background checks and education verifications required prior to start.
• Must complete required facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, education roster, tobacco-free campus acknowledgement, and hospital policies.

Compliance and Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, physical within 30 days and updated annually.
• Fit testing required (N95 or PAPR training accepted except at certain facilities).
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes.
• Required immunizations or titers with boosters as needed for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (facility-specific declination form if titer negative/equivocal)
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required; exemptions require mask-wearing on campus.

Testing and Competencies

• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 72 hours of start; must score 82% or higher with up to three attempts allowed.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Color blindness testing within 1 year via Relias.

References and Documentation

• Two professional references within three years required for travel and acute care positions.
• Employment application must be uploaded.
• Performance evaluation required if worked with the agency over one year.
• Skills checklist required as applicable.

Additional Notes

• No float requirement.
• Locals accepted.
• Interview required prior to offer.
• Must be able to comply with call and scheduling requirements.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of recent Interventional Radiology experience, comfortable with telemetry and interventional radiology procedures, who can commit to a 13-week travel contract with call responsibilities and a structured orientation.