Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
• Hours per Week: 40 hours
• Call Requirements: 2 call shifts during the contract
• Weekend Coverage: Every other or every third weekend as needed
• Floating: May be required

Required Qualifications

• Active Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Experience in Interventional Radiology required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• EPIC electronic health record experience preferred

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documentation:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for measles, mumps, and rubella
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption requires documentation)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Fit mask test required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles (valid for assignment length or completed onsite)

Certifications and Competencies

• BLS and ACLS certifications must be current and AHA-approved (Instructor/Provider or RQI acceptable)
• Unit-specific competency exams required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required prior to start
• License verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start

References and Documentation

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager, director, or formal leadership (charge RN acceptable as second reference)
• Employment application required, including education details for nursing candidates
• Skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Parking permits available for agency staff (costs and options vary)
• Candidates must review and sign dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Confidential fraud waste abuse and compliance reporting form required
• Background check results and fingerprinting must be clear prior to start; pending fingerprint attestations accepted under specific conditions
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with Interventional Radiology expertise seeking a travel contract in Ohio with a structured day shift schedule and comprehensive compliance requirements.