Interventional Radiology Nurse
New Orleans, Louisiana
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology (Travel/Contract)

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Schedule: 4x10-hour shifts plus on-call
• On-call response time: 30 minutes
• Scrub experience required
• Neuro Interventional Radiology (IR) experience is a plus but not required
• Backfill assignment for approximately 13 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience required
• Candidates with 1 year of experience must have both neuro and scrub experience
• Prior travel experience is required

Certifications & Licenses

• Active Louisiana State License or Compact License required upon submission
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (verify with program management)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Current/valid Driver’s License or government photo ID (color copy)
• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification of highest level completed
• Sex offender search within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months indicating good health
• Fit mask testing within 1 year of start (N95 masks accepted)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap required for certain units)
  • TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 12 months) or chest X-ray if positive
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved declination/exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 30)

Additional Requirements

• Candidates may be assigned to an Emergency Team during events and must be willing to stay on-site as directed
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification required for some specialties; not required for ICU
• Competency exam specific to specialty required annually
• Color blind testing required for lab staff
• Photo for badge: recent, full-color, passport-style photo without filters or obstructions

Important Notes

• Candidates must be comfortable with emergency event assignments and on-call expectations
• Prior travel experience is explicitly required for this role
• Neuro IR experience is beneficial but not mandatory if other experience criteria are met

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with specific emergency preparedness expectations. Candidates should be prepared for on-call duties and potential emergency team assignments.