Interventional Radiology RN
St. Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Registered Nurse – Interventional Radiology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 4 shifts of 10 hours each (7:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
• Call requirements:

  • Weeknight call (Mon–Thu, 6:00 PM – 7:30 AM) about 3-4 times during the contract
  • Weekend call (Fri 6:00 PM – Mon 7:30 AM) about 1-2 weekends during the contract
• May be required to stay past scheduled shift once a week to complete procedures ("Backup")
• Expected to work every 5th or 6th Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM as needed
• Average daily patient census: 8 patients per nurse
• Procedural duties include titrating drips, managing central lines, CT-guided procedures, bone biopsies
• Use of Philips monitors

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Interventional Radiology nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Critical care experience in ICU (Intensive Care Unit) and/or ED (Emergency Department)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current ACLS certification

Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse license valid in Missouri
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only
• Must complete Relias Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam for new contracts
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Drug screening within 1 year of start, covering a comprehensive panel, must remain valid throughout assignment
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Tdap vaccine or declination (expires every 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Sept 30 – Apr 1)

Experience & Travel Requirements

• Prior travel experience not required; first-time travelers accepted

Work Environment & Additional Expectations

• Short-term acute care hospital setting
• Teaching hospital with Level 1 trauma designation
• Use of EPIC electronic health record system
• Scrub color: Navy
• Must adhere to facility dress code and hygiene policies (including fingernail policy)
• Must complete facility-specific orientation modules (approximately 16 hours) prior to start
• Parking available with monthly passes; no charge for straight night shifts

Compliance & Background Checks

• Criminal background check within 6 months required (7-year search including statewide and nationwide checks)
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required before start
• Missouri Family Care Safety Registry and Highway Patrol checks required and must be renewed annually
• Fingerprinting required for assignments involving Illinois long-term care or rehab units (not required for Missouri)
• Various facility-specific compliance documents required prior to start, including:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire
  • Confidentiality Form
  • Regulatory Compliance Education (annual quiz with 80% passing score)
  • TB Questionnaire (annual)
  • Hand Hygiene and Dress Code Policy acknowledgements

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required (supervisors within last year preferred)
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Employment application must be submitted and uploaded for facility review

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced critical care nurses interested in interventional radiology procedures within a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment.