Interventional Radiology RN
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Interventional Radiology

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

Job Description

Seeking a Registered Nurse with experience in Interventional Radiology. This role requires providing nursing care in an interventional radiology setting with some call and weekend coverage responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Interventional Radiology experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Schedule & Call Requirements

• 2 shifts of call during the contract
• Every other or every third weekend coverage as needed
• Floating to other units may be required

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Ohio BCI & FBI fingerprinting required with specific code (3701.881)
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS and ACLS certifications must be current and AHA-approved (Instructor/Provider or RQI acceptable)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (with remediation process if needed)
• Unit-specific competency exams required
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required prior to start
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., NIH Stroke Certification)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year (or TB questionnaire)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titers)
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination accepted)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions require documentation)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Additional Notes

• Candidates must review and sign dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged annually
• Fingerprinting and background check processes are time-sensitive and must be completed as instructed

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with interventional radiology expertise looking for a travel contract opportunity in Ohio.