Interventional Radiology RN
Munster, Indiana
Community Hospital

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Munster, Indiana
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Description

• Procedural Nurse for Hybrid OR (Neuro)
• Call required every 3rd weekend
• Willing to train candidates for the position
• Candidates with strong Cath lab, IR, or procedural work history with strong neuro experience preferred

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Patient monitoring and neurological assessment
• Skilled in intraoperative neuromonitoring interpretation, anesthesia effects on neuro status, and early detection of stroke, bleed, or seizure risks
• Rapid patient preparation and setup of hybrid OR/angio suite, including sterile setup of endovascular trays and devices (e.g., stent retrievers, aspiration catheters)
• Post-op endovascular care including sheath removals and management of auto puncture sites
• Neuro-endovascular interventions (multiple types)

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Indiana (permanent or compact)
• No temporary licenses accepted

Certifications (must be current or updated prior to start)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) as applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification (required annually)

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Pass/Fail testing on EKG and medication exams on first day of orientation (2 attempts allowed)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (annual)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (advanced EKG exam with measurements, annual)
• Core Part I, II, III exams (annual)
• OSHA Mandatory training (annual)
• Color Blind Testing (within 1 year, online acceptable)
• Unit-specific competency exams prior to start (annual)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Interventional Radiology / Neuro procedural nursing
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; candidates with strong Cath lab, IR, or procedural neuro experience preferred
• Willing to train candidates, indicating some flexibility on experience level
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Additional Requirements

• Call every 3rd weekend
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start, indicating clearance to work with no restrictions and free of communicable diseases
• Fit mask (N95) required prior to start; facial hair must comply with OSHA standards
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunity titers for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (with booster or declination if low/unequivocal titers)
• 10-panel drug test within 3 weeks of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required during flu season (or approved exemption)
• COVID-19 vaccination required (2 doses Moderna/Pfizer or 1 dose J&J) or approved medical/religious exemption
• Background checks including SS trace, county, nationwide, sex offender, FACIS L3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG prior to start
• Verification of highest education (transcript/diploma) prior to start
• References: 2 from most recent contract (supervisors or charge nurses acceptable)
• Employment application and skills checklist required annually
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgements required prior to start

Summary

This is a travel/contract RN position specializing in interventional radiology with a neuro procedural focus in a hybrid OR setting. The role requires strong neuro and procedural skills, with willingness to train candidates who have relevant Cath lab or IR experience. The contract length is approximately 6 months. Multiple certifications, competency exams, and health clearances are mandatory. Call is required every third weekend. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.