Radiology Registered Nurse
Paramus, New Jersey
The Valley Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Radiology

Location: Paramus, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Coverage needed across multiple Radiology sites within 75 miles of the facility.
• Weekend rotation shift.
• Cat Scan and MRI experience preferred but unit-based training will be provided to qualified candidates.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license for New Jersey or compact license in hand.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only
• Prior experience in Radiology preferred (Cat Scan and MRI).
• Must pass various competency exams including medication, dysrhythmia/EKG, and core competency exams annually with at least 80% score.
• Pass/fail testing onsite required for telemetry competency and medication exam.
• Physical exam within 72 hours of contract signing stating good health and no physical limitations.
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year of assignment start, must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing.
• Negative 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start, completed within 72 hours of contract signing.
• Immunizations and health documentation required within 72 hours of contract signing:

  • Flu vaccine (mandatory, no declinations accepted)
  • COVID vaccine (initial series and booster required, no exemptions)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred, not required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody or declination
  • Varicella vaccinations or positive titer
• Background checks including 7-year history, sex offender, OIG, EPLS/SAM, and others required.
• Education verification of highest degree required (Bachelor's in Nursing minimum).
• Employment verification for the last 7 years required.
• Two professional references required: one supervisory within 12 months, one professional within 3 years.

Additional Information

• Unit-specific skills checklist required.
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required.
• Pass/fail testing acknowledgment required.
• Core competency exams (Parts I, II, III) must be updated annually.
• ECG Foundations exam required for RNs to prepare for onsite pass/fail test (exemptions apply for certain units).

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Radiology
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum RN experience with preference for Cat Scan and MRI experience.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Summary

This is a travel contract RN position in Radiology requiring a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, NJ or compact RN license, and certifications in ACLS, BLS, and PALS. Candidates should have or be willing to gain experience in Cat Scan and MRI. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks with weekend rotations. Comprehensive health, background, and competency documentation and testing are mandatory prior to start.