Interventional Radiology RN
Aurora, Colorado
University of Colorado Hospital

Interventional Radiology

Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology Location: Aurora, Colorado Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Unit: 8-room procedural IR unit at a Level I trauma hospital

Schedule and Shifts

• Shift: 4x10 day shifts, 0730-1800 (occasionally starts at 0700)
• Hours: 10 per day, 40 per week
• Days: Monday through Friday, plus required weekend call
• Call: Weekday call once per week (1800-0730). Weekend call (Friday 1800 to Monday 0730) every 4-6 weeks.
• Time off (RTO): Up to 10 RTO days approved. RTO is not allowed Nov 22 to Dec 2, 2026; Dec 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027; and Mar 13 to Mar 21, 2027. Flexibility may be considered for harder-to-fill positions.
• Parking: Travelers must park in the shuttle lot except when on call.

Role Details

• Patient ratio: 1:2
• Staffing per procedure: 1 RN and 1-2 Radiology Techs in the room
• Float: Not expected to float within scope or between like units
• Case mix: Fast-paced, high-turnover unit caring for outpatient and critically ill inpatients, including emergent trauma and stroke patients
• Procedures: Embolizations (neuro and body), drain placement and exchanges, central line placements, Y90 planning and implant, and more
• Equipment: Siemens
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrubs: Provided

Requirements

• Licensure: Valid Colorado RN license required
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience: 2 years of Interventional Radiology experience required, with IR experience within the last year
• Procedure experience: Experience assisting with embolization procedures and Y90 planning and implant procedures
• Travel experience: One completed travel assignment required
• Certifications: ARRT (VI) and BLS issued by the American Heart Association or RQI
• First-time travelers: Does not accept first-time travelers. May consider screening over with strong experience.
• References: 2 from the last two years, one from employment within the last year. Both must be from a Charge RN, Manager, Supervisor, or above. Preceptors are acceptable.
• Work history: Last 3 years of employment verified. Gaps over 30 days must be explained. Attestations are not accepted.

Compliance and Onboarding

• Background check: 7-year background check within 60 days of start, including SSN trace, Colorado state and statewide checks, 3rd-party education verification, FACIS III, NSO, and OFAC. Also EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG within 60 days.
• Work eligibility: E-Verify or attestation required. A driver's license or state ID is required.
• Colorado CAPS check: Required within 60 days of start.
• Competency exams: Core Parts I-III, OSHA Mandatory, and the Medication Test/Pharmacology exam are required within 1 year of start and updated annually, with a minimum score of 80%. The Dysrhythmia/EKG exam is required for ICU, Tele, Stepdown, PCU, ER, and similar units.
• Drug testing: Required within 30 days of start and updated annually.
• Color blind exam: Ishihara exam required before start. Online testing is not accepted and it cannot be done onsite.
• Health documents: Physical exam within 1 year, signed by an MD, DO, NP, or PA (not a chiropractor). TB test or chest X-ray. Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella, and TDAP immunity documentation. COVID vaccine proof or signed declination. Seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption (declination forms are not accepted).
• Fit test: Required within 12 months and updated annually, using an approved N95 mask. Onsite testing and PAPR options are available.
• Facility modules: Must be completed within the first two weeks of assignment.